Distance From El Buitre Airport to Kuwait International Airport

The distance from El Buitre Airport () to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 8509 miles or 13693 kilometers or 7389 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Arica ( Chile ) to Kuwait City ( Kuwait )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arica and Kuwait City takes around 19 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Buitre Airport, Arica, Chile to Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait is 19 hours 33 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - KWI

Kilometers		13693 km
Statute Miles		8509 miles
Nautical Miles		7389 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 33 minutes

El Buitre Airport to Kuwait International Airport Flight Route Map - to KWI Flight Path

Location of El Buitre Airport & Kuwait International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Arica to Kuwait City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Arica, Chile and Kuwait City, Kuwait. .

Nonstop flight route between Arica, Chile and Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KWI

Time difference between Arica (Chile) and Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 7 Hours.
Kuwait City time is 7 Hours ahead of Arica.

Location	Local Time
Arica (Chile)	2026-06-21, 12:19:04 -04
Kuwait City (Kuwait)	2026-06-21, 19:19:04 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

El Buitre Airport ( / SCAE) Arica, Chile

Destination

Kuwait International Airport (KWI / OKKK) Kuwait City, Kuwait