KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,504 km
8,391 miles
RER
Retalhuleu
Guatemala
Distance
13,504 km
8,391 mi / 7,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RER
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Retalhuleu Airport
IATA Code KWI RER
ICAO Code OKKK MGRT
City Kuwait City Retalhuleu
Country Kuwait Guatemala
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Guatemala
Elevation 206 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 14.520000, -91.700000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Retalhuleu (RER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Retalhuleu Airport (RER) in Retalhuleu, Guatemala is 13,504 kilometers (8,391 miles / 7,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Guatemala. 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 20:17 in Kuwait City, it's 11:17 in Retalhuleu. With a 9-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 Retalhuleu (RER) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 41° (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 Retalhuleu Airport (RER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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