KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,047 km
2,515 miles
QLS
Lausanne
Switzerland
Distance
4,047 km
2,515 mi / 2,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI QLS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport
IATA Code KWI QLS
ICAO Code OKKK LSGL
City Kuwait City Lausanne
Country Kuwait Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Europe/Zurich
Elevation 206 ft 2,041 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 46.550000, 6.620000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lausanne (QLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) in Lausanne, Switzerland is 4,047 kilometers (2,515 miles / 2,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Switzerland. 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 02:51 in Kuwait City, it's 00:51 in Lausanne.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,835 feet between the two airports. Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Lausanne (QLS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 104° (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 Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport (QLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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