KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
1,263 km
785 miles
VDA
Eilat
Israel
Distance
1,263 km
785 mi / 682 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

KWI VDA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Ovda International Airport
IATA Code KWI VDA
ICAO Code OKKK LLOV
City Kuwait City Eilat
Country Kuwait Israel
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 206 ft 1,492 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 29.940000, 34.940000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Eilat (VDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Ovda International Airport (VDA) in Eilat, Israel is 1,263 kilometers (785 miles / 682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:20 in Kuwait City, it's 22:20 in Eilat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,286 feet between the two airports. Ovda International Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Eilat (VDA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 90° (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 Ovda International Airport (VDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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