KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,009 km
8,084 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
13,009 km
8,084 mi / 7,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
306°
northwest

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KWI RFS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code KWI RFS
ICAO Code OKKK MNRT
City Kuwait City La Rosita
Country Kuwait Nicaragua
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Managua
Elevation 206 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 13.890000, -84.410000

Kuwait City (KWI) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 13,009 kilometers (8,084 miles / 7,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 19:52 in Kuwait City, it's 10:52 in La Rosita. 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 La Rosita (RFS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 46° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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