KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,027 km
2,502 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
4,027 km
2,502 mi / 2,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
222°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YAN
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code KWI YAN
ICAO Code OKKK FZIR
City Kuwait City Yangambi
Country Kuwait DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 206 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 0.780000, 24.470000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 4,027 kilometers (2,502 miles / 2,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 DR Congo. 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 01:30 in Kuwait City, it's 00:30 in Yangambi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,172 feet between the two airports. Yangambi Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Yangambi (YAN) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 36° (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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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