KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
5,146 km
3,197 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
5,146 km
3,197 mi / 2,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
24°
north northeast

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KIW KWI
Airport Name Southdowns Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KIW KWI
ICAO Code FLSO OKKK
City Kitwe Kuwait City
Country Zambia Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 4,145 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -12.900000, 28.150000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kitwe (KIW) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 5,146 kilometers (3,197 miles / 2,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:00 in Kitwe, it's 09:00 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,939 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Southdowns Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Kitwe (KIW) follows a heading of 207° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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