KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,974 km
8,061 miles
ONX
Colon
Panama
Distance
12,974 km
8,061 mi / 7,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI ONX
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport
IATA Code KWI ONX
ICAO Code OKKK MPEJ
City Kuwait City Colon
Country Kuwait Panama
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Panama
Elevation 206 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 9.360000, -79.870000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Colon (ONX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (ONX) in Colon, Panama is 12,974 kilometers (8,061 miles / 7,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Panama. 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 16:51 in Kuwait City, it's 08:51 in Colon. 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.

The return flight from Colon (ONX) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 50° (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 Enrique Adolfo Jimenez Airport (ONX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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