KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,458 km
2,149 miles
NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
Distance
3,458 km
2,149 mi / 1,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI NYK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Nanyuki Airport
IATA Code KWI NYK
ICAO Code OKKK HKNY
City Kuwait City Nanyuki
Country Kuwait Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 206 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -0.060000, 37.040000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Nanyuki (NYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 3,458 kilometers (2,149 miles / 1,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 Kenya. 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 10:47 in Kuwait City, it's 10:47 in Nanyuki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,044 feet between the two airports. Nanyuki Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nanyuki (NYK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Nanyuki Airport (NYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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