JIR
Jiri
Nepal
3,727 km
2,316 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
3,727 km
2,316 mi / 2,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JIR KWI
Airport Name Jiri Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code JIR KWI
ICAO Code VNJI OKKK
City Jiri Kuwait City
Country Nepal Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 6,000 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 27.620000, 86.220000 29.230000, 47.980000

Jiri (JIR) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 3,727 kilometers (2,316 miles / 2,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 09:47 in Jiri, it's 07:02 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,794 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Jiri Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Jiri (JIR) follows a heading of 83° (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 Jiri Airport (JIR) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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