KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
4,014 km
2,494 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
4,014 km
2,494 mi / 2,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
27°
north northeast

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KRE KWI
Airport Name Kirundo Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KRE KWI
ICAO Code HBBO OKKK
City Kirundo Kuwait City
Country Burundi Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 4,511 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -2.540000, 30.090000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kirundo (KRE) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 4,014 kilometers (2,494 miles / 2,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Burundi 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 00:10 in Kirundo, it's 01:10 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,305 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Kirundo Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Kirundo (KRE) follows a heading of 211° (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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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