KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,433 km
2,133 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
3,433 km
2,133 mi / 1,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
286°
west northwest

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KWI WAX
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code KWI WAX
ICAO Code OKKK HLZW
City Kuwait City Zuwara
Country Kuwait Libya
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 206 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 32.950000, 12.020000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 3,433 kilometers (2,133 miles / 1,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Libya. 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 06:03 in Kuwait City, it's 05:03 in Zuwara.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 87° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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