ITQ
Itaqui
Brazil
12,833 km
7,974 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
12,833 km
7,974 mi / 6,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
69°
east northeast

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ITQ KWI
Airport Name Itaqui Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code ITQ KWI
ICAO Code SSIQ OKKK
City Itaqui Kuwait City
Country Brazil Kuwait
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 230 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -29.170000, -56.540000 29.230000, 47.980000

Itaqui (ITQ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Itaqui Airport (ITQ) in Itaqui, Brazil to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 12,833 kilometers (7,974 miles / 6,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Brazil 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 11:02 in Itaqui, it's 17:02 in Kuwait City. With a 6-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 Itaqui (ITQ) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Itaqui Airport (ITQ) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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