AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
5,980 km
3,716 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
5,980 km
3,716 mi / 3,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
99°
east

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AEY KWI
Airport Name Akureyri Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AEY KWI
ICAO Code BIAR OKKK
City Akureyri Kuwait City
Country Iceland Kuwait
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 6 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 29.230000, 47.980000

Akureyri (AEY) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 5,980 kilometers (3,716 miles / 3,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Iceland with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:17 in Akureyri, it's 10:17 in Kuwait City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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