KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,235 km
8,224 miles
RBQ
Rurenabaque
Bolivia
Distance
13,235 km
8,224 mi / 7,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

KWI RBQ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rurenabaque Airport
IATA Code KWI RBQ
ICAO Code OKKK SLRQ
City Kuwait City Rurenabaque
Country Kuwait Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/La_Paz
Elevation 206 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -14.430000, -67.500000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rurenabaque (RBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) in Rurenabaque, Bolivia is 13,235 kilometers (8,224 miles / 7,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Bolivia. 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 23:33 in Kuwait City, it's 16:33 in Rurenabaque. With a 7-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 Rurenabaque (RBQ) 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 Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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