GWY
Galway
Ireland
5,277 km
3,279 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
5,277 km
3,279 mi / 2,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
97°
east

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GWY KWI
Airport Name Galway Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GWY KWI
ICAO Code EICM OKKK
City Galway Kuwait City
Country Ireland Kuwait
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 81 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 29.230000, 47.980000

Galway (GWY) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 5,277 kilometers (3,279 miles / 2,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Ireland with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:33 in Galway, it's 23:33 in Kuwait City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 317° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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