KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,609 km
7,214 miles
SOM
San Tome Airport
Venezuela
Distance
11,609 km
7,214 mi / 6,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
289°
west northwest

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KWI SOM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport San Tome Airport
IATA Code KWI SOM
ICAO Code OKKK SVST
City Kuwait City N/A
Country Kuwait Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Caracas
Elevation 206 ft 861 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 8.950000, -64.150000

Kuwait City (KWI) to San Tome Airport (SOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to San Tome Airport (SOM) in San Tome Airport, Venezuela is 11,609 kilometers (7,214 miles / 6,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Venezuela. 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 13:24 in Kuwait City, it's 06:24 in San Tome Airport. With a 7-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 San Tome Airport (SOM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 57° (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 San Tome Airport (SOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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