BKI
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
7,561 km
4,698 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
7,561 km
4,698 mi / 4,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
299°
west northwest

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BKI KWI
Airport Name Kota Kinabalu International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BKI KWI
ICAO Code WBKK OKKK
City Kota Kinabalu Kuwait City
Country Malaysia Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Kuching Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 10 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, 116.050000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 7,561 kilometers (4,698 miles / 4,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:33 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 06:33 in Kuwait City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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