KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,047 km
3,136 miles
XNN
Xining
China
Distance
5,047 km
3,136 mi / 2,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI XNN
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Xining Caojiabu Airport
IATA Code KWI XNN
ICAO Code OKKK ZLXN
City Kuwait City Xining
Country Kuwait China
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 206 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 36.530000, 102.040000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Xining (XNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 5,047 kilometers (3,136 miles / 2,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:18 in Kuwait City, it's 11:18 in Xining. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xining (XNN) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 277° (west). 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 Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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