KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,033 km
8,098 miles
RNI
Corn Island
Nicaragua
Distance
13,033 km
8,098 mi / 7,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RNI
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Corn Island
IATA Code KWI RNI
ICAO Code OKKK MNCI
City Kuwait City Corn Island
Country Kuwait Nicaragua
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Managua
Elevation 206 ft 1 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 12.160000, -83.060000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Corn Island (RNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Corn Island (RNI) in Corn Island, Nicaragua is 13,033 kilometers (8,098 miles / 7,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 00:21 in Kuwait City, it's 15:21 in Corn Island. With a 9-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 Corn Island (RNI) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 48° (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 Corn Island (RNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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