KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
14,445 km
8,975 miles
YAI
Chillan
Chile
Distance
14,445 km
8,975 mi / 7,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YAI
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport
IATA Code KWI YAI
ICAO Code OKKK SCCH
City Kuwait City Chillan
Country Kuwait Chile
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Santiago
Elevation 206 ft 495 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -36.580000, -72.030000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Chillan (YAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport (YAI) in Chillan, Chile is 14,445 kilometers (8,975 miles / 7,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 01:08 in Kuwait City, it's 19:08 in Chillan. 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 Chillan (YAI) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 80° (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 Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport (YAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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