The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport (YKO) in Yüksekova, Turkey is 988 kilometers (614 miles / 533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:58 in Kuwait City, it's 10:58 in Yüksekova.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,890 feet between the two airports. Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yüksekova (YKO) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 158° (south southeast). 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 Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport (YKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.