AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
1,255 km
780 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
1,255 km
780 mi / 678 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Amman
Heading
89°
east

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AQJ KWI
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AQJ KWI
ICAO Code OJAQ OKKK
City Aqaba Kuwait City
Country Jordan Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Amman Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 175 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 29.230000, 47.980000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 1,255 kilometers (780 miles / 678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:16 in Aqaba, it's 07:16 in Kuwait City.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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