KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
38 km
24 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
38 km
24 mi / 21 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI XIJ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code KWI XIJ
ICAO Code OKKK OKAJ
City Kuwait City Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Kuwait Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 206 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 28.930000, 47.790000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 38 kilometers (24 miles / 21 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Kuwait. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 11:35 in Kuwait City, it's 11:35 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 29° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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