Distance From La Garroba Airport to Kuwait International Airport

The distance from La Garroba Airport () to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 8254 miles or 13284 kilometers or 7168 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 Upala ( Costa Rica ) to Kuwait City ( Kuwait )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Upala and Kuwait City takes around 18 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Garroba Airport, Upala, Costa Rica to Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait is 18 hours 58 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		13284 km
Statute Miles		8254 miles
Nautical Miles		7168 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 58 minutes

La Garroba Airport to Kuwait International Airport Flight Route Map - to KWI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KWI

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

Location	Local Time
Upala (Costa Rica)	2026-09-12, 06:49:09 CST
Kuwait City (Kuwait)	2026-09-12, 15:49:09 +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

La Garroba Airport ( / MRLG) Upala, Costa Rica

Destination

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