AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
1,926 km
1,197 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
1,926 km
1,197 mi / 1,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
28°
north northeast

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AXU KWI
Airport Name Axum Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code AXU KWI
ICAO Code HAAX OKKK
City N/A Kuwait City
Country Ethiopia Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 6,959 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 29.230000, 47.980000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 1,926 kilometers (1,197 miles / 1,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Ethiopia 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 17:08 in Axum Airport, it's 17:08 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,753 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 211° (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 Axum Airport (AXU) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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