# Distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Rafha (RAH)

> 437 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 437 km / 272 mi / 236 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 277° (west)
- **Return heading**: 95° (east)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Kuwait) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 08:26 in Kuwait City, it's 08:26 in Rafha)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,268 ft (RAH is higher than KWI)

## Airports

### [Kuwait International Airport (KWI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwi-kuwait-city-kuwait-international-airport/1ef266df-7ff1-6ffa-90e0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kuwait City, Kuwait
- ICAO: OKKK
- Timezone: Asia/Kuwait
- Coordinates: 29.230000, 47.980000
- Elevation: 206 ft

### [Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rah-rafha-rafha-domestic-airport/1ef266df-79c8-61ec-84f8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rafha, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERF
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 29.630000, 43.490000
- Elevation: 1,474 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Kuwait International Airport (KWI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwi-kuwait-city-kuwait-international-airport/1ef266df-7ff1-6ffa-90e0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rah-rafha-rafha-domestic-airport/1ef266df-79c8-61ec-84f8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)