ALA
Almaty
Kazakhstan
3,018 km
1,875 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
3,018 km
1,875 mi / 1,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ALA KWI
Airport Name Almaty International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code ALA KWI
ICAO Code UAAA OKKK
City Almaty Kuwait City
Country Kazakhstan Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Almaty Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 2,238 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 77.040000 29.230000, 47.980000

Almaty (ALA) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 3,018 kilometers (1,875 miles / 1,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:26 in Almaty, it's 23:26 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,032 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Almaty International Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Almaty (ALA) follows a heading of 51° (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 Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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