IPI
Ipiales
Colombia
13,352 km
8,297 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
13,352 km
8,297 mi / 7,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
55°
northeast

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IPI KWI
Airport Name San Luis Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code IPI KWI
ICAO Code SKIP OKKK
City Ipiales Kuwait City
Country Colombia Kuwait
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 9,765 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 0.860000, -77.670000 29.230000, 47.980000

Ipiales (IPI) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Luis Airport (IPI) in Ipiales, Colombia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 13,352 kilometers (8,297 miles / 7,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 09:31 in Ipiales, it's 17:31 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,559 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than San Luis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Ipiales (IPI) follows a heading of 290° (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 San Luis Airport (IPI) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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