GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
2,154 km
1,339 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
2,154 km
1,339 mi / 1,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
29°
north northeast

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GDQ KWI
Airport Name Gonder Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GDQ KWI
ICAO Code HAGN OKKK
City Gondar Kuwait City
Country Ethiopia Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 6,449 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 12.520000, 37.430000 29.230000, 47.980000

Gondar (GDQ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 2,154 kilometers (1,339 miles / 1,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Ethiopia 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 05:03 in Gondar, it's 05:03 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,243 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Gonder Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Gondar (GDQ) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Gonder Airport (GDQ) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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