KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,649 km
2,889 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
4,649 km
2,889 mi / 2,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LGW
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code KWI LGW
ICAO Code OKKK EGKK
City Kuwait City London
Country Kuwait United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Europe/London
Elevation 206 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 51.150000, -0.190000

Kuwait City (KWI) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 4,649 kilometers (2,889 miles / 2,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:37 in Kuwait City, it's 07:37 in London. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 103° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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