KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,106 km
6,280 miles
RME
Rome
United States
Distance
10,106 km
6,280 mi / 5,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RME
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Griffiss International Airport
IATA Code KWI RME
ICAO Code OKKK KRME
City Kuwait City Rome
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/New_York
Elevation 206 ft 504 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 43.230000, -75.410000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rome (RME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Griffiss International Airport (RME) in Rome, United States is 10,106 kilometers (6,280 miles / 5,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 20:03 in Kuwait City, it's 12:03 in Rome. 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 Rome (RME) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 47° (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 Griffiss International Airport (RME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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