KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,967 km
7,436 miles
RIL
Rifle
United States
Distance
11,967 km
7,436 mi / 6,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
341°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KWI RIL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rifle Garfield County Airport
IATA Code KWI RIL
ICAO Code OKKK KRIL
City Kuwait City Rifle
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Denver
Elevation 206 ft 5,537 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 39.530000, -107.730000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rifle (RIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 11,967 kilometers (7,436 miles / 6,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:05 in Kuwait City, it's 03:05 in Rifle. With a 9-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 5,331 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rifle (RIL) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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