AKF
Kufra
Libya
2,509 km
1,559 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
2,509 km
1,559 mi / 1,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
72°
east northeast

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AKF KWI
Airport Name Kufra Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AKF KWI
ICAO Code HLKF OKKK
City Kufra Kuwait City
Country Libya Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,367 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kufra (AKF) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 2,509 kilometers (1,559 miles / 1,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Libya with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:22 in Kufra, it's 04:22 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,161 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Kufra Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 263° (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 Kufra Airport (AKF) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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