HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
1,455 km
904 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
1,455 km
904 mi / 786 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HEA KWI
Airport Name Herat Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code HEA KWI
ICAO Code OAHR OKKK
City N/A Kuwait City
Country Afghanistan Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 3,206 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 34.210000, 62.230000 29.230000, 47.980000

Herat Airport (HEA) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 1,455 kilometers (904 miles / 786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Afghanistan with Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:33 in Herat Airport, it's 16:03 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,000 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Herat Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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