KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,180 km
3,840 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
6,180 km
3,840 mi / 3,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI PHW
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code KWI PHW
ICAO Code OKKK FAPH
City Kuwait City Phalaborwa
Country Kuwait South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 206 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 6,180 kilometers (3,840 miles / 3,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 South Africa. 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 05:28 in Kuwait City, it's 04:28 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,226 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 18° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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