KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
14,672 km
9,117 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
14,672 km
9,117 mi / 7,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI WCA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code KWI WCA
ICAO Code OKKK SCST
City Kuwait City Castro
Country Kuwait Chile
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Santiago
Elevation 206 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 14,672 kilometers (9,117 miles / 7,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 14:41 in Kuwait City, it's 08:41 in Castro. 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 Castro (WCA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 86° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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