KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
2,086 km
1,296 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
2,086 km
1,296 mi / 1,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

KBL KWI
Airport Name Kabul International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KBL KWI
ICAO Code OAKB OKKK
City Kabul Kuwait City
Country Afghanistan Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,877 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 34.570000, 69.210000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kabul (KBL) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 2,086 kilometers (1,296 miles / 1,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:33 in Kabul, it's 22:03 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,671 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Kabul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Kabul (KBL) follows a heading of 68° (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 Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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