KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
1,113 km
692 miles
VAN
Van
Turkey
Distance
1,113 km
692 mi / 601 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI VAN
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Van Ferit Melen Airport
IATA Code KWI VAN
ICAO Code OKKK LTCI
City Kuwait City Van
Country Kuwait Turkey
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 206 ft 5,480 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 38.470000, 43.330000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Van (VAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) in Van, Turkey is 1,113 kilometers (692 miles / 601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:34 in Kuwait City, it's 09:34 in Van.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,274 feet between the two airports. Van Ferit Melen 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 Van (VAN) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 156° (south 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 Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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