KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,302 km
7,023 miles
QAK
Barbacena
Brazil
Distance
11,302 km
7,023 mi / 6,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI QAK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport
IATA Code KWI QAK
ICAO Code OKKK SBBQ
City Kuwait City Barbacena
Country Kuwait Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 206 ft 3,657 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -21.270000, -43.760000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Barbacena (QAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) in Barbacena, Brazil is 11,302 kilometers (7,023 miles / 6,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 13:29 in Kuwait City, it's 07:29 in Barbacena. With a 6-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 3,451 feet between the two airports. Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Barbacena (QAK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 63° (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 Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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