KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,828 km
7,971 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
12,828 km
7,971 mi / 6,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RIV
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code KWI RIV
ICAO Code OKKK KRIV
City Kuwait City Riverside
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 206 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 33.880000, -117.260000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 12,828 kilometers (7,971 miles / 6,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 20:21 in Kuwait City, it's 09:21 in Riverside. With a 11-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 1,330 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 14° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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