KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,370 km
5,823 miles
RBY
Ruby
United States
Distance
9,370 km
5,823 mi / 5,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

KWI RBY
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Ruby Airport
IATA Code KWI RBY
ICAO Code OKKK PARY
City Kuwait City Ruby
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Anchorage
Elevation 206 ft 658 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 64.730000, -155.470000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Ruby (RBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Ruby Airport (RBY) in Ruby, United States is 9,370 kilometers (5,823 miles / 5,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 14:08 in Kuwait City, it's 02:08 in Ruby. With a 12-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 Ruby (RBY) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Ruby Airport (RBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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