CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,603 km
996 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
1,603 km
996 mi / 865 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
89°
east

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CAI KWI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code CAI KWI
ICAO Code HECA OKKK
City Cairo Kuwait City
Country Egypt Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 382 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 29.230000, 47.980000

Cairo (CAI) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 1,603 kilometers (996 miles / 865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Egypt 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 13:07 in Cairo, it's 14:07 in Kuwait City.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 278° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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