KIH
Kish Island
Iran
662 km
411 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
662 km
411 mi / 357 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
298°
west northwest

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KIH KWI
Airport Name Kish International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KIH KWI
ICAO Code OIBK OKKK
City Kish Island Kuwait City
Country Iran Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 101 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 26.530000, 53.980000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kish Island (KIH) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kish International Airport (KIH) in Kish Island, Iran to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 662 kilometers (411 miles / 357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Iran with Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:41 in Kish Island, it's 05:11 in Kuwait City.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Kish Island (KIH) follows a heading of 116° (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 Kish International Airport (KIH) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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