BUO
Burao
Somalia
2,205 km
1,370 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
2,205 km
1,370 mi / 1,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
north

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BUO KWI
Airport Name Burao Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BUO KWI
ICAO Code HCMV OKKK
City Burao Kuwait City
Country Somalia Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 3,400 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 9.530000, 45.550000 29.230000, 47.980000

Burao (BUO) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 2,205 kilometers (1,370 miles / 1,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Somalia 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 16:31 in Burao, it's 16:31 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,194 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Burao Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Burao (BUO) follows a heading of 187° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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