KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
971 km
603 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
971 km
603 mi / 524 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI MED
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code KWI MED
ICAO Code OKKK OEMA
City Kuwait City Medina
Country Kuwait Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 206 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 24.550000, 39.710000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 971 kilometers (603 miles / 524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:44 in Kuwait City, it's 05:44 in Medina.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,945 feet between the two airports. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Medina (MED) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 56° (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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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