KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,088 km
6,269 miles
QIG
Iguatu
Brazil
Distance
10,088 km
6,269 mi / 5,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
263°
west

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KWI QIG
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Iguatu Airport
IATA Code KWI QIG
ICAO Code OKKK SNIG
City Kuwait City Iguatu
Country Kuwait Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Fortaleza
Elevation 206 ft 699 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -6.350000, -39.290000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Iguatu (QIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Iguatu Airport (QIG) in Iguatu, Brazil is 10,088 kilometers (6,269 miles / 5,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 13:40 in Kuwait City, it's 07:40 in Iguatu. 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.

The return flight from Iguatu (QIG) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 61° (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 Iguatu Airport (QIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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