KIX
Osaka
Japan
7,996 km
4,969 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
7,996 km
4,969 mi / 4,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
294°
west northwest

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KIX KWI
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KIX KWI
ICAO Code RJBB OKKK
City Osaka Kuwait City
Country Japan Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 26 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 29.230000, 47.980000

Osaka (KIX) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 7,996 kilometers (4,969 miles / 4,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:58 in Osaka, it's 08:58 in Kuwait City. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 60° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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