KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
14,455 km
8,982 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
14,455 km
8,982 mi / 7,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI RTA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code KWI RTA
ICAO Code OKKK NFNR
City Kuwait City Rotuma
Country Kuwait Fiji
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 206 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 14,455 kilometers (8,982 miles / 7,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:09 in Kuwait City, it's 11:09 in Rotuma. 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 Rotuma (RTA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). 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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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