KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,351 km
7,053 miles
RAP
Rapid City
United States
Distance
11,351 km
7,053 mi / 6,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RAP
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rapid City Regional Airport
IATA Code KWI RAP
ICAO Code OKKK KRAP
City Kuwait City Rapid City
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Denver
Elevation 206 ft 3,204 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 44.050000, -103.060000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rapid City (RAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) in Rapid City, United States is 11,351 kilometers (7,053 miles / 6,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:59 in Kuwait City, it's 07:59 in Rapid City. With a 10-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 2,998 feet between the two airports. Rapid City Regional Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RAP) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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