KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
4,611 km
2,865 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
4,611 km
2,865 mi / 2,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
19°
north northeast

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KGJ KWI
Airport Name Karonga Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KGJ KWI
ICAO Code FWKA OKKK
City Karonga Kuwait City
Country Malawi Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 1,765 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -9.950000, 33.890000 29.230000, 47.980000

Karonga (KGJ) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 4,611 kilometers (2,865 miles / 2,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 22:00 in Karonga, it's 23:00 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,559 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Karonga Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Karonga (KGJ) follows a heading of 201° (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 Karonga Airport (KGJ) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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