KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
7,009 km
4,355 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
7,009 km
4,355 mi / 3,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI UTN
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code KWI UTN
ICAO Code OKKK FAUP
City Kuwait City Upington
Country Kuwait South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 206 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 7,009 kilometers (4,355 miles / 3,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 03:34 in Kuwait City, it's 02:34 in Upington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,576 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 26° (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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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