KDH
Kandahar Airport
Afghanistan
1,731 km
1,076 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
1,731 km
1,076 mi / 935 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
266°
west

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KDH KWI
Airport Name Kandahar Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KDH KWI
ICAO Code OAKN OKKK
City N/A Kuwait City
Country Afghanistan Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Kabul Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 3,337 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 31.510000, 65.850000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kandahar Airport (KDH) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 1,731 kilometers (1,076 miles / 935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 01:14 in Kandahar Airport, it's 23:44 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,131 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Kandahar Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) follows a heading of 77° (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 Kandahar Airport (KDH) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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