KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
1,276 km
793 miles
KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
Distance
1,276 km
793 mi / 689 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI KYE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Rene Mouawad Air Base
IATA Code KWI KYE
ICAO Code OKKK OLKA
City Kuwait City Tripoli
Country Kuwait Lebanon
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Beirut
Elevation 206 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 34.590000, 36.010000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Tripoli (KYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon is 1,276 kilometers (793 miles / 689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:09 in Kuwait City, it's 01:09 in Tripoli.

The return flight from Tripoli (KYE) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 115° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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