KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,795 km
7,329 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
11,795 km
7,329 mi / 6,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RKS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code KWI RKS
ICAO Code OKKK KRKS
City Kuwait City Rock Springs
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Denver
Elevation 206 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 41.590000, -109.070000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 11,795 kilometers (7,329 miles / 6,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 00:50 in Kuwait City, it's 14:50 in Rock Springs. 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 6,559 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional 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 Rock Springs (RKS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 21° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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