ESB
Ankara
Turkey
1,824 km
1,134 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
1,824 km
1,134 mi / 985 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
127°
southeast

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ESB KWI
Airport Name Esenboga International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code ESB KWI
ICAO Code LTAC OKKK
City Ankara Kuwait City
Country Turkey Kuwait
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 3,125 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 40.130000, 33.000000 29.230000, 47.980000

Ankara (ESB) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 1,824 kilometers (1,134 miles / 985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:29 in Ankara, it's 15:29 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,919 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Esenboga International Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Ankara (ESB) follows a heading of 316° (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 Esenboga International Airport (ESB) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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