KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,589 km
7,201 miles
RCM
Richmond Airport
Australia
Distance
11,589 km
7,201 mi / 6,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KWI RCM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Richmond Airport
IATA Code KWI RCM
ICAO Code OKKK YRMD
City Kuwait City N/A
Country Kuwait Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 206 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -20.700000, 143.120000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Richmond Airport (RCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Richmond Airport (RCM) in Richmond Airport, Australia is 11,589 kilometers (7,201 miles / 6,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 02:50 in Kuwait City, it's 09:50 in Richmond Airport. With a 7-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 Richmond Airport (RCM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 296° (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 Richmond Airport (RCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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