ELB
El Banco
Colombia
12,486 km
7,758 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,486 km
7,758 mi / 6,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
53°
northeast

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ELB KWI
Airport Name Las Flores Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code ELB KWI
ICAO Code SKBC OKKK
City El Banco Kuwait City
Country Colombia Kuwait
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 111 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 9.050000, -73.970000 29.230000, 47.980000

El Banco (ELB) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Las Flores Airport (ELB) in El Banco, Colombia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,486 kilometers (7,758 miles / 6,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 09:50 in El Banco, it's 17:50 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.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to El Banco (ELB) follows a heading of 295° (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 Las Flores Airport (ELB) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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