The flight distance from Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 13,781 kilometers (8,563 miles / 7,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Argentina with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:30 in La Rioja, it's 07:30 in Kuwait City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,231 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Capitan V A Almonacid Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to La Rioja (IRJ) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.