KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,528 km
3,435 miles
LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
Distance
5,528 km
3,435 mi / 2,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LXU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lukulu Airport
IATA Code KWI LXU
ICAO Code OKKK FLLK
City Kuwait City Lukulu
Country Kuwait Zambia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 206 ft 3,480 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -14.370000, 23.250000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lukulu (LXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia is 5,528 kilometers (3,435 miles / 2,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Zambia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:25 in Kuwait City, it's 08:25 in Lukulu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,274 feet between the two airports. Lukulu Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Lukulu (LXU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Lukulu Airport (LXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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