KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,645 km
3,508 miles
XKH
Xieng Khouang
Laos
Distance
5,645 km
3,508 mi / 3,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI XKH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Xieng Khouang Airport
IATA Code KWI XKH
ICAO Code OKKK VLXK
City Kuwait City Xieng Khouang
Country Kuwait Laos
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 206 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 19.450000, 103.160000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Xieng Khouang (XKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) in Xieng Khouang, Laos is 5,645 kilometers (3,508 miles / 3,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:07 in Kuwait City, it's 02:07 in Xieng Khouang. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,239 feet between the two airports. Xieng Khouang Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Xieng Khouang (XKH) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). 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 Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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