CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,675 km
4,769 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
7,675 km
4,769 mi / 4,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
27°
north northeast

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CPT KWI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code CPT KWI
ICAO Code FACT OKKK
City Cape Town Kuwait City
Country South Africa Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 151 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 29.230000, 47.980000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 7,675 kilometers (4,769 miles / 4,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 South Africa 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 09:05 in Cape Town, it's 10:05 in Kuwait City.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 206° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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