KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,237 km
3,876 miles
OLI
Rif
Iceland
Distance
6,237 km
3,876 mi / 3,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI OLI
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rif Airport
IATA Code KWI OLI
ICAO Code OKKK BIRF
City Kuwait City Rif
Country Kuwait Iceland
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 206 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 64.910000, -23.820000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rif (OLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rif Airport (OLI) in Rif, Iceland is 6,237 kilometers (3,876 miles / 3,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:43 in Kuwait City, it's 08:43 in Rif. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rif (OLI) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 93° (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 Rif Airport (OLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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