KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,593 km
7,204 miles
SNV
Santa Elena de Uairen Airport
Venezuela
Distance
11,593 km
7,204 mi / 6,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SNV
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Santa Elena de Uairen Airport
IATA Code KWI SNV
ICAO Code OKKK SVSE
City Kuwait City N/A
Country Kuwait Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Caracas
Elevation 206 ft 2,938 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 4.550000, -61.150000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport, Venezuela is 11,593 kilometers (7,204 miles / 6,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Venezuela. 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 19:23 in Kuwait City, it's 12:23 in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport. With a 7-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 2,732 feet between the two airports. Santa Elena de Uairen Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 58° (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 Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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