AFA
San Rafael
Argentina
14,079 km
8,748 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
14,079 km
8,748 mi / 7,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AFA KWI
Airport Name Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AFA KWI
ICAO Code SAMR OKKK
City San Rafael Kuwait City
Country Argentina Kuwait
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 2,470 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -34.590000, -68.400000 29.230000, 47.980000

San Rafael (AFA) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 14,079 kilometers (8,748 miles / 7,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Argentina with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:50 in San Rafael, it's 15:50 in Kuwait City. 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 2,264 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to San Rafael (AFA) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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