KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,181 km
7,569 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
12,181 km
7,569 mi / 6,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
344°
north northwest

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KWI RIF
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code KWI RIF
ICAO Code OKKK KRIF
City Kuwait City Richfield
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Denver
Elevation 206 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 38.730000, -112.100000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 12,181 kilometers (7,569 miles / 6,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 18:34 in Kuwait City, it's 08:34 in Richfield. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,112 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richfield (RIF) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 18° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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