KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
437 km
272 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
437 km
272 mi / 236 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

KWI RAH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code KWI RAH
ICAO Code OKKK OERF
City Kuwait City Rafha
Country Kuwait Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 206 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 29.630000, 43.490000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 437 kilometers (272 miles / 236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:57 in Kuwait City, it's 05:57 in Rafha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,268 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 95° (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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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