KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
2,505 km
1,556 miles
LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
Distance
2,505 km
1,556 mi / 1,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LAQ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport La Abraq Airport
IATA Code KWI LAQ
ICAO Code OKKK HLLQ
City Kuwait City Al Bayda'
Country Kuwait Libya
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 206 ft 2,157 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 32.790000, 21.960000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya is 2,505 kilometers (1,556 miles / 1,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:29 in Kuwait City, it's 06:29 in Al Bayda'.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,951 feet between the two airports. La Abraq Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 La Abraq Airport (LAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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