KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,065 km
8,118 miles
RIH
Río Hato
Panama
Distance
13,065 km
8,118 mi / 7,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RIH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport
IATA Code KWI RIH
ICAO Code OKKK MPSM
City Kuwait City Río Hato
Country Kuwait Panama
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Panama
Elevation 206 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 8.380000, -80.130000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Río Hato (RIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama is 13,065 kilometers (8,118 miles / 7,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Panama. 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 13:30 in Kuwait City, it's 05:30 in Río Hato. 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 Río Hato (RIH) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 51° (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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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