AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
1,336 km
830 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
1,336 km
830 mi / 721 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
23°
north northeast

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AHB KWI
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AHB KWI
ICAO Code OEAB OKKK
City Abha Kuwait City
Country Saudi Arabia Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 6,858 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 29.230000, 47.980000

Abha (AHB) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 1,336 kilometers (830 miles / 721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:45 in Abha, it's 12:45 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,652 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 205° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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