KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
14,586 km
9,063 miles
ZAL
Valdivia
Chile
Distance
14,586 km
9,063 mi / 7,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
241°
west southwest

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KWI ZAL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Pichoy Airport
IATA Code KWI ZAL
ICAO Code OKKK SCVD
City Kuwait City Valdivia
Country Kuwait Chile
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Santiago
Elevation 206 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -39.650000, -73.090000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Valdivia (ZAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) in Valdivia, Chile is 14,586 kilometers (9,063 miles / 7,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 05:37 in Kuwait City, it's 23:37 in Valdivia. 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 Valdivia (ZAL) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 83° (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 Pichoy Airport (ZAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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