ANK
Ankara
Turkey
1,834 km
1,139 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
1,834 km
1,139 mi / 990 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
126°
southeast

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ANK KWI
Airport Name Etimesgut Air Base Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code ANK KWI
ICAO Code LTAD OKKK
City Ankara Kuwait City
Country Turkey Kuwait
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 2,653 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 39.950000, 32.690000 29.230000, 47.980000

Ankara (ANK) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Etimesgut Air Base (ANK) in Ankara, Turkey to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 1,834 kilometers (1,139 miles / 990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 Turkey with Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:20 in Ankara, it's 12:20 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,447 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Etimesgut Air Base.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Ankara (ANK) follows a heading of 315° (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 Etimesgut Air Base (ANK) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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