KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,611 km
6,593 miles
LEC
Lencois
Brazil
Distance
10,611 km
6,593 mi / 5,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
259°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LEC
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Chapada Diamantina Airport
IATA Code KWI LEC
ICAO Code OKKK SBLE
City Kuwait City Lencois
Country Kuwait Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Bahia
Elevation 206 ft 1,676 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -12.480000, -41.280000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lencois (LEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) in Lencois, Brazil is 10,611 kilometers (6,593 miles / 5,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 Kuwait with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:55 in Kuwait City, it's 20:55 in Lencois. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,470 feet between the two airports. Chapada Diamantina Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Lencois (LEC) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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