KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,762 km
7,930 miles
VCH
Vichadero
Uruguay
Distance
12,762 km
7,930 mi / 6,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI VCH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Vichadero Airport
IATA Code KWI VCH
ICAO Code OKKK SUVO
City Kuwait City Vichadero
Country Kuwait Uruguay
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Montevideo
Elevation 206 ft 488 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -31.770000, -54.620000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Vichadero (VCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Vichadero Airport (VCH) in Vichadero, Uruguay is 12,762 kilometers (7,930 miles / 6,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Uruguay. 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 02:03 in Kuwait City, it's 20:03 in Vichadero. 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 Vichadero (VCH) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 70° (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 Vichadero Airport (VCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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