KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,386 km
3,347 miles
UKX
Ust-Kut
Russia
Distance
5,386 km
3,347 mi / 2,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI UKX
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Ust-Kut Airport
IATA Code KWI UKX
ICAO Code OKKK UITT
City Kuwait City Ust-Kut
Country Kuwait Russia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Irkutsk
Elevation 206 ft 2,188 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 56.860000, 105.730000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Ust-Kut (UKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Ust-Kut Airport (UKX) in Ust-Kut, Russia is 5,386 kilometers (3,347 miles / 2,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Russia. 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 07:09 in Kuwait City, it's 12:09 in Ust-Kut. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,982 feet between the two airports. Ust-Kut Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Ust-Kut (UKX) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Ust-Kut Airport (UKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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