KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,696 km
2,297 miles
RFA
Rafai
Central African Republic
Distance
3,696 km
2,297 mi / 1,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RFA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rafai Airport
IATA Code KWI RFA
ICAO Code OKKK FEGR
City Kuwait City Rafai
Country Kuwait Central African Republic
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Bangui
Elevation 206 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 4.990000, 23.930000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rafai (RFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rafai Airport (RFA) in Rafai, Central African Republic is 3,696 kilometers (2,297 miles / 1,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Central African Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:52 in Kuwait City, it's 23:52 in Rafai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,553 feet between the two airports. Rafai Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Rafai (RFA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 40° (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 Rafai Airport (RFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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