KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
5,485 km
3,408 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
5,485 km
3,408 mi / 2,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Harare
Heading
22°
north northeast

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KAB KWI
Airport Name Kariba International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KAB KWI
ICAO Code FVKB OKKK
City Kariba Kuwait City
Country Zimbabwe Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Harare Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,706 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -16.520000, 28.890000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kariba (KAB) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 5,485 kilometers (3,408 miles / 2,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Zimbabwe with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:45 in Kariba, it's 02:45 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,500 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Kariba International Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Kariba (KAB) follows a heading of 204° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kariba International Airport (KAB) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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