KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,002 km
8,079 miles
NVA
Neiva
Colombia
Distance
13,002 km
8,079 mi / 7,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI NVA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Benito Salas Airport
IATA Code KWI NVA
ICAO Code OKKK SKNV
City Kuwait City Neiva
Country Kuwait Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Bogota
Elevation 206 ft 1,464 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 2.950000, -75.290000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Neiva (NVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Benito Salas Airport (NVA) in Neiva, Colombia is 13,002 kilometers (8,079 miles / 7,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Colombia. 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 17:32 in Kuwait City, it's 09:32 in Neiva. 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 1,258 feet between the two airports. Benito Salas Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Neiva (NVA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Benito Salas Airport (NVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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