CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
2,415 km
1,501 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
2,415 km
1,501 mi / 1,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CIT KWI
Airport Name Shymkent Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code CIT KWI
ICAO Code UAII OKKK
City Shymkent Kuwait City
Country Kazakhstan Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Almaty Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,387 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, 69.480000 29.230000, 47.980000

Shymkent (CIT) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 2,415 kilometers (1,501 miles / 1,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:55 in Shymkent, it's 14:55 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,181 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Shymkent Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Shymkent (CIT) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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