GAO
Guantanamo
Cuba
11,818 km
7,343 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
11,818 km
7,343 mi / 6,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Havana
Heading
50°
northeast

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GAO KWI
Airport Name Mariana Grajales Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GAO KWI
ICAO Code MUGT OKKK
City Guantanamo Kuwait City
Country Cuba Kuwait
Timezone America/Havana Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 56 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 20.090000, -75.160000 29.230000, 47.980000

Guantanamo (GAO) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) in Guantanamo, Cuba to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 11,818 kilometers (7,343 miles / 6,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Cuba 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 13:33 in Guantanamo, it's 21:33 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 Guantanamo (GAO) follows a heading of 305° (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 Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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