KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,478 km
8,375 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
13,478 km
8,375 mi / 7,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
290°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KWI UIO
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KWI UIO
ICAO Code OKKK SEQM
City Kuwait City Quito
Country Kuwait Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Guayaquil
Elevation 206 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 13,478 kilometers (8,375 miles / 7,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Ecuador. 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 02:34 in Kuwait City, it's 18:34 in Quito. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,994 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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