KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,777 km
8,561 miles
RIM
Rodriguez de Mendoza
Peru
Distance
13,777 km
8,561 mi / 7,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RIM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport San Nicolas Airport
IATA Code KWI RIM
ICAO Code OKKK SPLN
City Kuwait City Rodriguez de Mendoza
Country Kuwait Peru
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Lima
Elevation 206 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -6.390000, -77.500000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to San Nicolas Airport (RIM) in Rodriguez de Mendoza, Peru is 13,777 kilometers (8,561 miles / 7,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:49 in Kuwait City, it's 08:49 in Rodriguez de Mendoza. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,876 feet between the two airports. San Nicolas 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 Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 San Nicolas Airport (RIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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