KIK
Kirkuk
Iraq
773 km
480 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
773 km
480 mi / 417 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
153°
south southeast

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KIK KWI
Airport Name Kirkuk Air Base Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KIK KWI
ICAO Code ORKK OKKK
City Kirkuk Kuwait City
Country Iraq Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,061 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 35.470000, 44.350000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kirkuk (KIK) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) in Kirkuk, Iraq to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 773 kilometers (480 miles / 417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:27 in Kirkuk, it's 07:27 in Kuwait City.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Kirkuk (KIK) follows a heading of 335° (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 Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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