HEK
Heihe
China
6,829 km
4,243 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
6,829 km
4,243 mi / 3,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
282°
west northwest

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HEK KWI
Airport Name Heihe Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code HEK KWI
ICAO Code ZYHE OKKK
City Heihe Kuwait City
Country China Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 8,530 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 50.170000, 127.310000 29.230000, 47.980000

Heihe (HEK) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 6,829 kilometers (4,243 miles / 3,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:40 in Heihe, it's 15:40 in Kuwait City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,324 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Heihe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Heihe (HEK) follows a heading of 46° (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 Heihe Airport (HEK) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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