IQA
Hit
Iraq
730 km
453 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
730 km
453 mi / 394 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

IQA KWI
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code IQA KWI
ICAO Code ORAA OKKK
City Hit Kuwait City
Country Iraq Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 618 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 29.230000, 47.980000

Hit (IQA) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 730 kilometers (453 miles / 394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:48 in Hit, it's 12:48 in Kuwait City.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Hit (IQA) follows a heading of 315° (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 Al Asad Air Base (IQA) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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