GKH
Gorkha
Nepal
3,550 km
2,206 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
3,550 km
2,206 mi / 1,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
281°
west

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GKH KWI
Airport Name Gorkha Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GKH KWI
ICAO Code VNGK OKKK
City Gorkha Kuwait City
Country Nepal Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,500 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 84.480000 29.230000, 47.980000

Gorkha (GKH) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorkha Airport (GKH) in Gorkha, Nepal to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 3,550 kilometers (2,206 miles / 1,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:11 in Gorkha, it's 01:26 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,294 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Gorkha Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Gorkha (GKH) follows a heading of 83° (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 Gorkha Airport (GKH) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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