ISU
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
747 km
464 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
747 km
464 mi / 403 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
160°
south southeast

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ISU KWI
Airport Name Sulaymaniyah International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code ISU KWI
ICAO Code ORSU OKKK
City Sulaymaniyah Kuwait City
Country Iraq Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 2,494 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 35.560000, 45.320000 29.230000, 47.980000

Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 747 kilometers (464 miles / 403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 23:54 in Sulaymaniyah, it's 23:54 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,288 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Sulaymaniyah International Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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