BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
4,038 km
2,509 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
4,038 km
2,509 mi / 2,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
27°
north northeast

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BTQ KWI
Airport Name Butare Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BTQ KWI
ICAO Code HRYI OKKK
City Butare Kuwait City
Country Rwanda Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,801 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -2.600000, 29.740000 29.230000, 47.980000

Butare (BTQ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 4,038 kilometers (2,509 miles / 2,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Rwanda with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:52 in Butare, it's 02:52 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,595 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Butare Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Butare (BTQ) follows a heading of 212° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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