KHT
Khost
Afghanistan
2,133 km
1,325 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
2,133 km
1,325 mi / 1,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

KHT KWI
Airport Name Khost Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KHT KWI
ICAO Code OAKS OKKK
City Khost Kuwait City
Country Afghanistan Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 3,756 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 33.330000, 69.950000 29.230000, 47.980000

Khost (KHT) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Khost Airport (KHT) in Khost, Afghanistan to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 2,133 kilometers (1,325 miles / 1,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:33 in Khost, it's 21:03 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,550 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Khost Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Khost (KHT) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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