ELG
El Golea Airport
Algeria
4,322 km
2,686 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
4,322 km
2,686 mi / 2,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
80°
east

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ELG KWI
Airport Name El Golea Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code ELG KWI
ICAO Code DAUE OKKK
City N/A Kuwait City
Country Algeria Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,306 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 30.570000, 2.860000 29.230000, 47.980000

El Golea Airport (ELG) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Golea Airport (ELG) in El Golea Airport, Algeria to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 4,322 kilometers (2,686 miles / 2,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Algeria 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 04:17 in El Golea Airport, it's 06:17 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,100 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than El Golea Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to El Golea Airport (ELG) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 El Golea Airport (ELG) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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