COW
Coquimbo
Chile
14,219 km
8,835 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
14,219 km
8,835 mi / 7,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Santiago
Heading
75°
east northeast

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COW KWI
Airport Name Tambillos Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code COW KWI
ICAO Code SCCQ OKKK
City Coquimbo Kuwait City
Country Chile Kuwait
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 656 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -30.200000, -71.250000 29.230000, 47.980000

Coquimbo (COW) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 14,219 kilometers (8,835 miles / 7,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Chile 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 14:10 in Coquimbo, it's 20:10 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.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Coquimbo (COW) follows a heading of 253° (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 Tambillos Airport (COW) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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