Distance From Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Kuwait International Airport, GIG - KWI Distance

The distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 7042 miles or 11332 kilometers or 6115 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil ) to Kuwait City ( Kuwait )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio De Janeiro and Kuwait City takes around 16 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait is 16 hours 11 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GIG - KWI

Kilometers		11332 km
Statute Miles		7042 miles
Nautical Miles		6115 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 11 minutes

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Kuwait International Airport Flight Route Map - GIG to KWI Flight Path

Location of Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport & Kuwait International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rio De Janeiro to Kuwait City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Kuwait City, Kuwait. .

Nonstop flight route between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIG - KWI

Time difference between Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) and Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 6 Hours.
Kuwait City time is 6 Hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-01-15, 11:31:25 -03
Kuwait City (Kuwait)	2025-01-15, 17:31:25 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Destination

Kuwait International Airport (KWI / OKKK) Kuwait City, Kuwait