IFH
Hesa
Iran
534 km
332 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
534 km
332 mi / 288 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
221°
southwest

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IFH KWI
Airport Name Hesa Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code IFH KWI
ICAO Code OIFE OKKK
City Hesa Kuwait City
Country Iran Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,256 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 32.930000, 51.560000 29.230000, 47.980000

Hesa (IFH) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hesa Airport (IFH) in Hesa, Iran to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 534 kilometers (332 miles / 288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Iran with Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:46 in Hesa, it's 21:16 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,050 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Hesa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Hesa (IFH) follows a heading of 39° (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 Hesa Airport (IFH) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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