KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,908 km
4,293 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
6,908 km
4,293 mi / 3,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI UNE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code KWI UNE
ICAO Code OKKK FXQN
City Kuwait City Qacha's Nek
Country Kuwait Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Maseru
Elevation 206 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 6,908 kilometers (4,293 miles / 3,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 Lesotho. 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 00:49 in Kuwait City, it's 23:49 in Qacha's Nek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,894 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek 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 Qacha's Nek (UNE) 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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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