The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 12,639 kilometers (7,854 miles / 6,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 23:10 in Kuwait City, it's 15:10 in Tauramena. 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 1,256 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) 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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.