KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,086 km
2,539 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
4,086 km
2,539 mi / 2,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI PLF
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code KWI PLF
ICAO Code OKKK FTTP
City Kuwait City Pala
Country Kuwait Chad
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 206 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 9.380000, 14.930000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 4,086 kilometers (2,539 miles / 2,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Chad. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:03 in Kuwait City, it's 18:03 in Pala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,326 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 53° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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