GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
6,304 km
3,917 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
6,304 km
3,917 mi / 3,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
31°
north northeast

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GFY KWI
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GFY KWI
ICAO Code FYGF OKKK
City Grootfontein Kuwait City
Country Namibia Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 4,636 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 29.230000, 47.980000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 6,304 kilometers (3,917 miles / 3,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Namibia 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 08:37 in Grootfontein, it's 09:37 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,430 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 214° (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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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