GOQ
Golmud
China
4,403 km
2,736 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
4,403 km
2,736 mi / 2,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
273°
west

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GOQ KWI
Airport Name Golmud Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GOQ KWI
ICAO Code ZLGM OKKK
City Golmud Kuwait City
Country China Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 0 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 36.400000, 94.790000 29.230000, 47.980000

Golmud (GOQ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 4,403 kilometers (2,736 miles / 2,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:01 in Golmud, it's 00:01 in Kuwait City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Golmud (GOQ) follows a heading of 67° (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 Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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