KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,534 km
8,410 miles
TUC
San Miguel de Tucuman
Argentina
Distance
13,534 km
8,410 mi / 7,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI TUC
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport
IATA Code KWI TUC
ICAO Code OKKK SANT
City Kuwait City San Miguel de Tucuman
Country Kuwait Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Argentina/Tucuman
Elevation 206 ft 1,493 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -26.840000, -65.100000

Kuwait City (KWI) to San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina is 13,534 kilometers (8,410 miles / 7,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Argentina. 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 07:44 in Kuwait City, it's 01:44 in San Miguel de Tucuman. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,287 feet between the two airports. Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 71° (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 Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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