KEF
Reykjavik
Iceland
6,174 km
3,836 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
6,174 km
3,836 mi / 3,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

KEF KWI
Airport Name Keflavik International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KEF KWI
ICAO Code BIKF OKKK
City Reykjavik Kuwait City
Country Iceland Kuwait
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 171 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 63.980000, -22.610000 29.230000, 47.980000

Reykjavik (KEF) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Reykjavik, Iceland to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 6,174 kilometers (3,836 miles / 3,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:44 in Reykjavik, it's 21:44 in Kuwait City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Reykjavik (KEF) follows a heading of 330° (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 Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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