Distance From Guapiles Airport to Kuwait International Airport, GPL - KWI Distance

The distance from Guapiles Airport (GPL) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 8225 miles or 13237 kilometers or 7143 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 Pococi ( Costa Rica ) to Kuwait City ( Kuwait )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pococi and Kuwait City takes around 18 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guapiles Airport, Pococi, Costa Rica to Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait is 18 hours 54 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 • GPL - KWI

Kilometers		13237 km
Statute Miles		8225 miles
Nautical Miles		7143 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 54 minutes

Guapiles Airport to Kuwait International Airport Flight Route Map - GPL to KWI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Pococi, Costa Rica and Kuwait City, Kuwait. .

Nonstop flight route between Pococi, Costa Rica and Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GPL - KWI

Time difference between Pococi (Costa Rica) and Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 9 Hours.
Kuwait City time is 9 Hours ahead of Pococi.

Location	Local Time
Pococi (Costa Rica)	2026-03-17, 20:07:41 CST
Kuwait City (Kuwait)	2026-03-18, 05:07:41 +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

Guapiles Airport (GPL / MRGP) Pococi, Costa Rica

Destination

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