KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
14,308 km
8,891 miles
RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
Distance
14,308 km
8,891 mi / 7,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RZA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code KWI RZA
ICAO Code OKKK SAWU
City Kuwait City Santa Cruz
Country Kuwait Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 206 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -50.020000, -68.580000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Santa Cruz (RZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina is 14,308 kilometers (8,891 miles / 7,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Argentina. 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 18:52 in Kuwait City, it's 12:52 in Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz (RZA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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