GIR
Girardot
Colombia
12,873 km
7,999 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,873 km
7,999 mi / 6,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
55°
northeast

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GIR KWI
Airport Name Santiago Vila Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GIR KWI
ICAO Code SKGI OKKK
City Girardot Kuwait City
Country Colombia Kuwait
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 900 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 4.280000, -74.800000 29.230000, 47.980000

Girardot (GIR) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santiago Vila Airport (GIR) in Girardot, Colombia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,873 kilometers (7,999 miles / 6,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 16:06 in Girardot, it's 00:06 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 Girardot (GIR) follows a heading of 291° (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 Santiago Vila Airport (GIR) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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