ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
2,171 km
1,349 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
2,171 km
1,349 mi / 1,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
121°
east southeast

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ISL KWI
Airport Name Ataturk International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code ISL KWI
ICAO Code LTBA OKKK
City Istanbul Kuwait City
Country Turkey Kuwait
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 163 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 40.980000, 28.810000 29.230000, 47.980000

Istanbul (ISL) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 2,171 kilometers (1,349 miles / 1,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:17 in Istanbul, it's 17:17 in Kuwait City.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Istanbul (ISL) follows a heading of 312° (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 Ataturk International Airport (ISL) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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