CYW
Celaya
Mexico
13,552 km
8,421 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
13,552 km
8,421 mi / 7,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
32°
north northeast

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CYW KWI
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code CYW KWI
ICAO Code MMCY OKKK
City Celaya Kuwait City
Country Mexico Kuwait
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,709 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 29.230000, 47.980000

Celaya (CYW) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 13,552 kilometers (8,421 miles / 7,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Mexico 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 09:13 in Celaya, it's 18:13 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,503 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 325° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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