KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,097 km
6,895 miles
QHN
Taguatinga
Brazil
Distance
11,097 km
6,895 mi / 5,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
261°
west

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KWI QHN
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Taguatinga Airport
IATA Code KWI QHN
ICAO Code OKKK SWTY
City Kuwait City Taguatinga
Country Kuwait Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Araguaina
Elevation 206 ft 1,959 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -12.430000, -46.400000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Taguatinga (QHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Taguatinga Airport (QHN) in Taguatinga, Brazil is 11,097 kilometers (6,895 miles / 5,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 02:00 in Kuwait City, it's 20:00 in Taguatinga. 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 1,753 feet between the two airports. Taguatinga Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Taguatinga (QHN) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 62° (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 Taguatinga Airport (QHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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