KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,143 km
3,817 miles
RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
Distance
6,143 km
3,817 mi / 3,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RKV
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Reykjavik Airport
IATA Code KWI RKV
ICAO Code OKKK BIRK
City Kuwait City Reykjavik
Country Kuwait Iceland
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 206 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 64.130000, -21.940000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Reykjavik (RKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland is 6,143 kilometers (3,817 miles / 3,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:53 in Kuwait City, it's 12:53 in Reykjavik. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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