KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,505 km
2,799 miles
MUW
Ghriss Airport
Algeria
Distance
4,505 km
2,799 mi / 2,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI MUW
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Ghriss Airport
IATA Code KWI MUW
ICAO Code OKKK DAOV
City Kuwait City N/A
Country Kuwait Algeria
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Algiers
Elevation 206 ft 1,686 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 35.210000, 0.150000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Ghriss Airport (MUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Ghriss Airport (MUW) in Ghriss Airport, Algeria is 4,505 kilometers (2,799 miles / 2,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Algeria. 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 17:00 in Kuwait City, it's 15:00 in Ghriss Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,480 feet between the two airports. Ghriss Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Ghriss Airport (MUW) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Ghriss Airport (MUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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