KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,392 km
8,321 miles
PBP
Nandayure
Costa Rica
Distance
13,392 km
8,321 mi / 7,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI PBP
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Islita Airport
IATA Code KWI PBP
ICAO Code OKKK MRIA
City Kuwait City Nandayure
Country Kuwait Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 206 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 9.860000, -85.370000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Nandayure (PBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Islita Airport (PBP) in Nandayure, Costa Rica is 13,392 kilometers (8,321 miles / 7,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 13:13 in Kuwait City, it's 04:13 in Nandayure. 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 Nandayure (PBP) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 47° (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 Islita Airport (PBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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