KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,158 km
7,555 miles
UPB
Havana
Cuba
Distance
12,158 km
7,555 mi / 6,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
312°
northwest

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KWI UPB
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Playa Baracoa Airport
IATA Code KWI UPB
ICAO Code OKKK MUPB
City Kuwait City Havana
Country Kuwait Cuba
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Havana
Elevation 206 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 23.030000, -82.580000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Havana (UPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) in Havana, Cuba is 12,158 kilometers (7,555 miles / 6,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Cuba. 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 16:13 in Kuwait City, it's 08:13 in Havana. 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 Havana (UPB) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 45° (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 Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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