KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,597 km
7,827 miles
RIA
Santa Maria
Brazil
Distance
12,597 km
7,827 mi / 6,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI RIA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Santa Maria Airport
IATA Code KWI RIA
ICAO Code OKKK SBSM
City Kuwait City Santa Maria
Country Kuwait Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 206 ft 287 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -29.710000, -53.690000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Santa Maria (RIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Santa Maria Airport (RIA) in Santa Maria, Brazil is 12,597 kilometers (7,827 miles / 6,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Brazil. 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 16:20 in Kuwait City, it's 10:20 in Santa Maria. 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.

The return flight from Santa Maria (RIA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 69° (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 Santa Maria Airport (RIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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