KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,814 km
7,962 miles
RBS
Orbost Airport
Australia
Distance
12,814 km
7,962 mi / 6,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
121°
east southeast

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KWI RBS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Orbost Airport
IATA Code KWI RBS
ICAO Code OKKK YORB
City Kuwait City N/A
Country Kuwait Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 206 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -37.790000, 148.610000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Orbost Airport (RBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Orbost Airport (RBS) in Orbost Airport, Australia is 12,814 kilometers (7,962 miles / 6,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Australia. 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 07:10 in Kuwait City, it's 15:10 in Orbost Airport. With a 8-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 Orbost Airport (RBS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 289° (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 Orbost Airport (RBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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