KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,920 km
8,028 miles
RIB
Riberalta
Bolivia
Distance
12,920 km
8,028 mi / 6,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
272°
west

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KWI RIB
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport
IATA Code KWI RIB
ICAO Code OKKK SLRI
City Kuwait City Riberalta
Country Kuwait Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/La_Paz
Elevation 206 ft 462 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -11.000000, -66.000000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Riberalta (RIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) in Riberalta, Bolivia is 12,920 kilometers (8,028 miles / 6,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Bolivia. 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 22:47 in Kuwait City, it's 15:47 in Riberalta. 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 Riberalta (RIB) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 63° (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 Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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