KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,667 km
8,492 miles
RCU
Rio Cuarto
Argentina
Distance
13,667 km
8,492 mi / 7,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RCU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Area De Material Airport
IATA Code KWI RCU
ICAO Code OKKK SAOC
City Kuwait City Rio Cuarto
Country Kuwait Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 206 ft 1,380 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -33.090000, -64.260000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rio Cuarto (RCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Area De Material Airport (RCU) in Rio Cuarto, Argentina is 13,667 kilometers (8,492 miles / 7,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:59 in Kuwait City, it's 02:59 in Rio Cuarto. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,174 feet between the two airports. Area De Material Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Cuarto (RCU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Area De Material Airport (RCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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