KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
4,264 km
2,650 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
4,264 km
2,650 mi / 2,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
311°
northwest

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KCT KWI
Airport Name Koggala Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KCT KWI
ICAO Code VCCK OKKK
City Galle Kuwait City
Country Sri Lanka Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 10 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 5.990000, 80.320000 29.230000, 47.980000

Galle (KCT) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 4,264 kilometers (2,650 miles / 2,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:02 in Galle, it's 03:32 in Kuwait City.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Galle (KCT) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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