KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,519 km
8,400 miles
NLU
Reyes Acozac
Mexico
Distance
13,519 km
8,400 mi / 7,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI NLU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Santa Lucia Air Force Base
IATA Code KWI NLU
ICAO Code OKKK MMSM
City Kuwait City Reyes Acozac
Country Kuwait Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Mexico_City
Elevation 206 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 19.760000, -99.020000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Reyes Acozac (NLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) in Reyes Acozac, Mexico is 13,519 kilometers (8,400 miles / 7,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:39 in Kuwait City, it's 08:39 in Reyes Acozac. With a 9-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 Reyes Acozac (NLU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 34° (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 Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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