BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
13,103 km
8,142 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
13,103 km
8,142 mi / 7,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Managua
Heading
47°
northeast

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BEF KWI
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BEF KWI
ICAO Code MNBL OKKK
City Bluefileds Kuwait City
Country Nicaragua Kuwait
Timezone America/Managua Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 20 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 29.230000, 47.980000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 13,103 kilometers (8,142 miles / 7,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:00 in Bluefileds, it's 11:00 in Kuwait City. 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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 304° (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 Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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