KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,825 km
7,969 miles
RAL
Riverside
United States
Distance
12,825 km
7,969 mi / 6,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RAL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Riverside Municipal Airport
IATA Code KWI RAL
ICAO Code OKKK KRAL
City Kuwait City Riverside
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 206 ft 819 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 33.950000, -117.450000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Riverside (RAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) in Riverside, United States is 12,825 kilometers (7,969 miles / 6,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 15:55 in Kuwait City, it's 04:55 in Riverside. With a 11-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 Riverside (RAL) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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