KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,945 km
8,044 miles
UIB
Quibdo
Colombia
Distance
12,945 km
8,044 mi / 6,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
294°
west northwest

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KWI UIB
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport El Carano Airport
IATA Code KWI UIB
ICAO Code OKKK SKUI
City Kuwait City Quibdo
Country Kuwait Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Bogota
Elevation 206 ft 204 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 5.690000, -76.640000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Quibdo (UIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to El Carano Airport (UIB) in Quibdo, Colombia is 12,945 kilometers (8,044 miles / 6,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Colombia. 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 19:10 in Kuwait City, it's 11:10 in Quibdo. With a 8-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 Quibdo (UIB) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 53° (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 El Carano Airport (UIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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