KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,045 km
8,106 miles
RBR
Rio Branco
Brazil
Distance
13,045 km
8,106 mi / 7,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

KWI RBR
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Placido de Castro Airport
IATA Code KWI RBR
ICAO Code OKKK SBRB
City Kuwait City Rio Branco
Country Kuwait Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Rio_Branco
Elevation 206 ft 633 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -9.870000, -67.900000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rio Branco (RBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil is 13,045 kilometers (8,106 miles / 7,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 18:08 in Kuwait City, it's 10:08 in Rio Branco. With a 8-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 Rio Branco (RBR) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 62° (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 Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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