KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
2,546 km
1,582 miles
NDM
Mendi
Ethiopia
Distance
2,546 km
1,582 mi / 1,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI NDM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code KWI NDM
ICAO Code OKKK HAMN
City Kuwait City Mendi
Country Kuwait Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 206 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 9.770000, 35.100000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Mendi (NDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Mendi Airport (NDM) in Mendi, Ethiopia is 2,546 kilometers (1,582 miles / 1,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Ethiopia. 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 14:57 in Kuwait City, it's 14:57 in Mendi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,294 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi (NDM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 30° (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 Mendi Airport (NDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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