KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,360 km
8,302 miles
RAF
Rafaela
Argentina
Distance
13,360 km
8,302 mi / 7,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RAF
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rafaela Airport
IATA Code KWI RAF
ICAO Code OKKK SAFR
City Kuwait City Rafaela
Country Kuwait Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 206 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -31.280000, -61.500000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rafaela (RAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rafaela Airport (RAF) in Rafaela, Argentina is 13,360 kilometers (8,302 miles / 7,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:25 in Kuwait City, it's 12:25 in Rafaela. 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.

The return flight from Rafaela (RAF) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). 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 Rafaela Airport (RAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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