KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,537 km
8,412 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
13,537 km
8,412 mi / 7,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI PTZ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code KWI PTZ
ICAO Code OKKK SESM
City Kuwait City Shell Mera
Country Kuwait Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Guayaquil
Elevation 206 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 13,537 kilometers (8,412 miles / 7,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Ecuador. 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 07:20 in Kuwait City, it's 23:20 in Shell Mera. 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 3,259 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 56° (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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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