GMP
Seoul
South Korea
7,162 km
4,450 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
7,162 km
4,450 mi / 3,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
288°
west northwest

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GMP KWI
Airport Name Gimpo International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GMP KWI
ICAO Code RKSS OKKK
City Seoul Kuwait City
Country South Korea Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 58 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 37.560000, 126.790000 29.230000, 47.980000

Seoul (GMP) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 7,162 kilometers (4,450 miles / 3,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:09 in Seoul, it's 18:09 in Kuwait City. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Seoul (GMP) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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