KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,920 km
7,407 miles
PLL
Manaus
Brazil
Distance
11,920 km
7,407 mi / 6,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

KWI PLL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Ponta Pelada Airport
IATA Code KWI PLL
ICAO Code OKKK SBMN
City Kuwait City Manaus
Country Kuwait Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Manaus
Elevation 206 ft 267 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -3.150000, -59.990000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Manaus (PLL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) in Manaus, Brazil is 11,920 kilometers (7,407 miles / 6,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Brazil. 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 23:10 in Kuwait City, it's 16:10 in Manaus. With a 7-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 Manaus (PLL) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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