GJA
Guanaja
Honduras
12,924 km
8,031 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,924 km
8,031 mi / 6,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
45°
northeast

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GJA KWI
Airport Name La Laguna Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GJA KWI
ICAO Code MHNJ OKKK
City Guanaja Kuwait City
Country Honduras Kuwait
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 49 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 16.450000, -85.910000 29.230000, 47.980000

Guanaja (GJA) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Laguna Airport (GJA) in Guanaja, Honduras to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,924 kilometers (8,031 miles / 6,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Honduras 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 14:04 in Guanaja, it's 23:04 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.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Guanaja (GJA) follows a heading of 310° (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 La Laguna Airport (GJA) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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