KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,734 km
7,913 miles
PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
Distance
12,734 km
7,913 mi / 6,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI PYA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Velasquez Airport
IATA Code KWI PYA
ICAO Code OKKK SKVL
City Kuwait City Velasquez
Country Kuwait Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Bogota
Elevation 206 ft 566 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 5.940000, -74.460000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Velasquez (PYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia is 12,734 kilometers (7,913 miles / 6,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Colombia. 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 19:06 in Kuwait City, it's 11:06 in Velasquez. 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 Velasquez (PYA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 54° (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 Velasquez Airport (PYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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