KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,663 km
4,140 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
6,663 km
4,140 mi / 3,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RCB
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code KWI RCB
ICAO Code OKKK FARB
City Kuwait City Richards Bay
Country Kuwait South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 206 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 6,663 kilometers (4,140 miles / 3,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:08 in Kuwait City, it's 23:08 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 16° (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 Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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