KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,853 km
7,365 miles
RFK
Rolling Fork
United States
Distance
11,853 km
7,365 mi / 6,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
325°
northwest

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KWI RFK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rollang Field
IATA Code KWI RFK
ICAO Code OKKK 5MS1
City Kuwait City Rolling Fork
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 32.950000, -90.850000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rolling Fork (RFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rollang Field (RFK) in Rolling Fork, United States is 11,853 kilometers (7,365 miles / 6,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 United States. 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 23:22 in Kuwait City, it's 14:22 in Rolling Fork. 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 Rolling Fork (RFK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 37° (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 Rollang Field (RFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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