KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
7,984 km
4,961 miles
RIS
Rishiri
Japan
Distance
7,984 km
4,961 mi / 4,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
48°
northeast

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KWI RIS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rishiri Airport
IATA Code KWI RIS
ICAO Code OKKK RJER
City Kuwait City Rishiri
Country Kuwait Japan
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 206 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 45.240000, 141.190000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rishiri (RIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rishiri Airport (RIS) in Rishiri, Japan is 7,984 kilometers (4,961 miles / 4,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:55 in Kuwait City, it's 23:55 in Rishiri. 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 Rishiri (RIS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). 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 Rishiri Airport (RIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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