KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,669 km
7,251 miles
RAO
Ribeirao Preto
Brazil
Distance
11,669 km
7,251 mi / 6,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RAO
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Leite Lopes Airport
IATA Code KWI RAO
ICAO Code OKKK SBRP
City Kuwait City Ribeirao Preto
Country Kuwait Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 206 ft 1,806 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -21.140000, -47.780000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Ribeirao Preto (RAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil is 11,669 kilometers (7,251 miles / 6,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Brazil. 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 02:38 in Kuwait City, it's 20:38 in Ribeirao Preto. 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 1,600 feet between the two airports. Leite Lopes Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Ribeirao Preto (RAO) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 64° (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 Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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