KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,379 km
7,692 miles
QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Distance
12,379 km
7,692 mi / 6,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI QNS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Canoas Airport
IATA Code KWI QNS
ICAO Code OKKK SBCO
City Kuwait City Porto Alegre
Country Kuwait Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 206 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -29.950000, -51.140000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 12,379 kilometers (7,692 miles / 6,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:19 in Kuwait City, it's 07:19 in Porto Alegre. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Porto Alegre (QNS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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