KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,229 km
7,599 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
12,229 km
7,599 mi / 6,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RCH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code KWI RCH
ICAO Code OKKK SKRH
City Kuwait City Riohacha
Country Kuwait Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Bogota
Elevation 206 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 11.530000, -72.930000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 12,229 kilometers (7,599 miles / 6,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Colombia. 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 23:30 in Kuwait City, it's 15:30 in Riohacha. 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 Riohacha (RCH) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 53° (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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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