IKA
Tehran
Iran
750 km
466 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
750 km
466 mi / 405 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
204°
south southwest

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IKA KWI
Airport Name Imam Khomeini International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code IKA KWI
ICAO Code OIIE OKKK
City Tehran Kuwait City
Country Iran Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 3,305 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 35.420000, 51.150000 29.230000, 47.980000

Tehran (IKA) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, Iran to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 750 kilometers (466 miles / 405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 05:10 in Tehran, it's 04:40 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,099 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Imam Khomeini International Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Tehran (IKA) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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