KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
4,948 km
3,075 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
4,948 km
3,075 mi / 2,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KBQ KWI
Airport Name Kasungu Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KBQ KWI
ICAO Code FWKG OKKK
City Kasungu Kuwait City
Country Malawi Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 3,470 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -13.010000, 33.470000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kasungu (KBQ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 4,948 kilometers (3,075 miles / 2,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malawi 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 23:19 in Kasungu, it's 00:19 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,264 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Kasungu Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Kasungu (KBQ) follows a heading of 200° (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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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