The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,773 kilometers (7,937 miles / 6,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Colombia 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 19:55 in Apiay, it's 03:55 in Kuwait City. 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 1,001 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.