KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
14,358 km
8,922 miles
SMB
Cerro Sombrero
Chile
Distance
14,358 km
8,922 mi / 7,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SMB
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Franco Bianco Airport
IATA Code KWI SMB
ICAO Code OKKK SCSB
City Kuwait City Cerro Sombrero
Country Kuwait Chile
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 206 ft 104 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -52.740000, -69.330000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Cerro Sombrero (SMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) in Cerro Sombrero, Chile is 14,358 kilometers (8,922 miles / 7,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Chile. 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 13:24 in Kuwait City, it's 07:24 in Cerro Sombrero. 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 Cerro Sombrero (SMB) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 92° (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 Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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