KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,943 km
6,800 miles
RST
Rochester
United States
Distance
10,943 km
6,800 mi / 5,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
332°
north northwest

Ready to fly KWI to RST?

Compare flight prices across hundreds of airlines and booking sites.

Find flights from KWI to RST

Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Airport Comparison

KWI RST
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rochester International Airport
IATA Code KWI RST
ICAO Code OKKK KRST
City Kuwait City Rochester
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 43.910000, -92.500000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rochester (RST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rochester International Airport (RST) in Rochester, United States is 10,943 kilometers (6,800 miles / 5,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 17:50 in Kuwait City, it's 09:50 in Rochester. With a 8-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 1,111 feet between the two airports. Rochester International Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Rochester (RST) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 34° (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 Rochester International Airport (RST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Cheapest months to fly KWI → RST

Live ticket prices for the next 12 months. Click any month to see deals.

Flight schedule KWI → RST

Upcoming departures, airlines, and flight numbers for this route.

Flight KWI → RST delayed or cancelled?

You may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU 261 / UK 261. Check eligibility in 2 minutes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.