JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
2,667 km
1,657 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
2,667 km
1,657 mi / 1,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
25°
north northeast

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JIM KWI
Airport Name Jimma Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code JIM KWI
ICAO Code HAJM OKKK
City Jimma Kuwait City
Country Ethiopia Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,500 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 7.670000, 36.820000 29.230000, 47.980000

Jimma (JIM) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 2,667 kilometers (1,657 miles / 1,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:34 in Jimma, it's 19:34 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,294 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Jimma Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Jimma (JIM) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jimma Airport (JIM) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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