The flight distance from Shumba Airport (JAE) in Jaen, Peru to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 13,850 kilometers (8,606 miles / 7,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Peru 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 08:20 in Jaen, it's 16:20 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 2,271 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Shumba Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Jaen (JAE) follows a heading of 284° (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 Shumba Airport (JAE) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.