BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
573 km
356 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
573 km
356 mi / 309 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BGW KWI
Airport Name Baghdad International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code BGW KWI
ICAO Code ORBI OKKK
City Baghdad Kuwait City
Country Iraq Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 114 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, 44.230000 29.230000, 47.980000

Baghdad (BGW) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 573 kilometers (356 miles / 309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:32 in Baghdad, it's 21:32 in Kuwait City.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Baghdad (BGW) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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