HER
Heraklion
Greece
2,242 km
1,393 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
2,242 km
1,393 mi / 1,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
101°
east

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HER KWI
Airport Name Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code HER KWI
ICAO Code LGIR OKKK
City Heraklion Kuwait City
Country Greece Kuwait
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 115 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 35.340000, 25.180000 29.230000, 47.980000

Heraklion (HER) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 2,242 kilometers (1,393 miles / 1,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Greece with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:17 in Heraklion, it's 08:17 in Kuwait City.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Heraklion (HER) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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