IMK
Simikot
Nepal
3,261 km
2,026 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
3,261 km
2,026 mi / 1,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

IMK KWI
Airport Name Simikot Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code IMK KWI
ICAO Code VNST OKKK
City Simikot Kuwait City
Country Nepal Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 9,246 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 29.970000, 81.820000 29.230000, 47.980000

Simikot (IMK) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 3,261 kilometers (2,026 miles / 1,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 04:04 in Simikot, it's 01:19 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,040 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Simikot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Simikot (IMK) follows a heading of 80° (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 Simikot Airport (IMK) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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