JIQ
Chongqing
China
5,824 km
3,619 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
5,824 km
3,619 mi / 3,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
286°
west northwest

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JIQ KWI
Airport Name Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code JIQ KWI
ICAO Code ZUQJ OKKK
City Chongqing Kuwait City
Country China Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,365 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 29.510000, 108.830000 29.230000, 47.980000

Chongqing (JIQ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) in Chongqing, China to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 5,824 kilometers (3,619 miles / 3,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 05:37 in Chongqing, it's 00:37 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 1,159 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Chongqing (JIQ) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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