ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
527 km
327 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
527 km
327 mi / 285 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ELQ KWI
Airport Name Gassim Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code ELQ KWI
ICAO Code OEGS OKKK
City N/A Kuwait City
Country Saudi Arabia Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 2,126 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 29.230000, 47.980000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 527 kilometers (327 miles / 285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:24 in Gassim Airport, it's 22:24 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,920 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 233° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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