IQM
Qiemo
China
3,586 km
2,228 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
3,586 km
2,228 mi / 1,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

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IQM KWI
Airport Name Qiemo Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code IQM KWI
ICAO Code ZWCM OKKK
City Qiemo Kuwait City
Country China Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 4,108 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 85.530000 29.230000, 47.980000

Qiemo (IQM) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qiemo Airport (IQM) in Qiemo, China to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 3,586 kilometers (2,228 miles / 1,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 14:25 in Qiemo, it's 09:25 in Kuwait City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,902 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Qiemo Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Qiemo (IQM) follows a heading of 64° (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 Qiemo Airport (IQM) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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