KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,861 km
8,613 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
13,861 km
8,613 mi / 7,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI ZIH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code KWI ZIH
ICAO Code OKKK MMZH
City Kuwait City Ixtapa
Country Kuwait Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Mexico_City
Elevation 206 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 17.600000, -101.460000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 13,861 kilometers (8,613 miles / 7,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:41 in Kuwait City, it's 18:41 in Ixtapa. With a 9-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 Ixtapa (ZIH) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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