KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,330 km
7,040 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
11,330 km
7,040 mi / 6,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SDU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code KWI SDU
ICAO Code OKKK SBRJ
City Kuwait City Rio De Janeiro
Country Kuwait Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 206 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11,330 kilometers (7,040 miles / 6,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 05:00 in Kuwait City, it's 23:00 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 Rio De Janeiro (SDU) 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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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