KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
7,558 km
4,697 miles
LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
Distance
7,558 km
4,697 mi / 4,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI LWY
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lawas Airport
IATA Code KWI LWY
ICAO Code OKKK WBGW
City Kuwait City Lawas
Country Kuwait Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 206 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 4.850000, 115.410000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lawas (LWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia is 7,558 kilometers (4,697 miles / 4,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:01 in Kuwait City, it's 07:01 in Lawas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lawas (LWY) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Lawas Airport (LWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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