KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,802 km
4,226 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
6,802 km
4,226 mi / 3,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI VIR
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code KWI VIR
ICAO Code OKKK FAVG
City Kuwait City Durban
Country Kuwait South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 206 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 6,802 kilometers (4,226 miles / 3,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 01:53 in Kuwait City, it's 00:53 in Durban.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 17° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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