KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
1,279 km
794 miles
TCP
Taba
Egypt
Distance
1,279 km
794 mi / 690 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

KWI TCP
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Taba International Airport
IATA Code KWI TCP
ICAO Code OKKK HETB
City Kuwait City Taba
Country Kuwait Egypt
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Cairo
Elevation 206 ft 2,415 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 29.590000, 34.780000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Taba (TCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Taba International Airport (TCP) in Taba, Egypt is 1,279 kilometers (794 miles / 690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Egypt. 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 22:22 in Kuwait City, it's 21:22 in Taba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,209 feet between the two airports. Taba International Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Taba (TCP) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 89° (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 Taba International Airport (TCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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