AJK
Araak
Iran
574 km
357 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
574 km
357 mi / 310 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
198°
south southwest

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AJK KWI
Airport Name Arak Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AJK KWI
ICAO Code OIHR OKKK
City Araak Kuwait City
Country Iran Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,440 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 49.850000 29.230000, 47.980000

Araak (AJK) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arak Airport (AJK) in Araak, Iran to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 574 kilometers (357 miles / 310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:45 in Araak, it's 10:15 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,234 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Arak Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Araak (AJK) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Arak Airport (AJK) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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