CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
14,379 km
8,935 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
14,379 km
8,935 mi / 7,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

CVH KWI
Airport Name Caviahue Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code CVH KWI
ICAO Code SAHE OKKK
City Lafontaine Kuwait City
Country Argentina Kuwait
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,435 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -37.850000, -71.010000 29.230000, 47.980000

Lafontaine (CVH) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 14,379 kilometers (8,935 miles / 7,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 17:29 in Lafontaine, it's 23:29 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 5,229 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Caviahue Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Lafontaine (CVH) follows a heading of 243° (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 Caviahue Airport (CVH) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.