KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
14,495 km
9,007 miles
LSQ
Los Angeles
Chile
Distance
14,495 km
9,007 mi / 7,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LSQ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Maria Dolores Airport
IATA Code KWI LSQ
ICAO Code OKKK SCGE
City Kuwait City Los Angeles
Country Kuwait Chile
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Santiago
Elevation 206 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -37.400000, -72.430000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Los Angeles (LSQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Maria Dolores Airport (LSQ) in Los Angeles, Chile is 14,495 kilometers (9,007 miles / 7,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Chile. 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 17:52 in Kuwait City, it's 11:52 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (LSQ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Maria Dolores Airport (LSQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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