The flight distance from Francisco Carle Airport (JAU) in Jauja, Peru to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 13,876 kilometers (8,622 miles / 7,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 13:26 in Jauja, it's 21:26 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 10,828 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Francisco Carle Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Jauja (JAU) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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