KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,723 km
4,178 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
6,723 km
4,178 mi / 3,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI VRU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code KWI VRU
ICAO Code OKKK FAVB
City Kuwait City Vyrburg
Country Kuwait South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 206 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 6,723 kilometers (4,178 miles / 3,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 13:45 in Kuwait City, it's 12:45 in Vyrburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,714 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 23° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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