KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,625 km
7,845 miles
RON
Paipa
Colombia
Distance
12,625 km
7,845 mi / 6,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RON
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Juan Jose Rondon Airport
IATA Code KWI RON
ICAO Code OKKK SKPA
City Kuwait City Paipa
Country Kuwait Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Bogota
Elevation 206 ft 8,205 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 5.760000, -73.110000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Paipa (RON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) in Paipa, Colombia is 12,625 kilometers (7,845 miles / 6,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 17:21 in Kuwait City, it's 09:21 in Paipa. 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 7,999 feet between the two airports. Juan Jose Rondon Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paipa (RON) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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