KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,155 km
8,174 miles
SYP
Santiago
Panama
Distance
13,155 km
8,174 mi / 7,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
299°
west northwest

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KWI SYP
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Ruben Cantu Airport
IATA Code KWI SYP
ICAO Code OKKK MPSA
City Kuwait City Santiago
Country Kuwait Panama
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Panama
Elevation 206 ft 272 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 8.090000, -80.950000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Santiago (SYP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) in Santiago, Panama is 13,155 kilometers (8,174 miles / 7,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:32 in Kuwait City, it's 10:32 in Santiago. 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.

The return flight from Santiago (SYP) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 50° (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 Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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