# Distance from Kashgar (KHG) to Kuwait City (KWI)

> 2,802 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,802 km / 1,741 mi / 1,513 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 255° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 58° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Kuwait
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 12:13 in Kashgar, it's 07:13 in Kuwait City)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,323 ft (KWI is lower than KHG)

## Airports

### [Kashgar Airport (KHG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/khg-kashgar-kashgar-airport/1ef266e0-210b-6bfc-9b74-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kashgar, China
- ICAO: ZWSH
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 39.540000, 76.020000
- Elevation: 4,529 ft

### [Kuwait International Airport (KWI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwi-kuwait-city-kuwait-international-airport/1ef266df-7ff1-6ffa-90e0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kuwait City, Kuwait
- ICAO: OKKK
- Timezone: Asia/Kuwait
- Coordinates: 29.230000, 47.980000
- Elevation: 206 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:13 in Kashgar, it's 07:13 in Kuwait City.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Kashgar Airport (KHG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/khg-kashgar-kashgar-airport/1ef266e0-210b-6bfc-9b74-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kuwait International Airport (KWI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwi-kuwait-city-kuwait-international-airport/1ef266df-7ff1-6ffa-90e0-06bb2780ed98)
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