KSY
Kars
Turkey
1,335 km
829 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
1,335 km
829 mi / 721 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
159°
south southeast

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KSY KWI
Airport Name Kars Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KSY KWI
ICAO Code LTCF OKKK
City Kars Kuwait City
Country Turkey Kuwait
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,889 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 43.120000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kars (KSY) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 1,335 kilometers (829 miles / 721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:51 in Kars, it's 03:51 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,683 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Kars Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Kars (KSY) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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