KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
2,538 km
1,577 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
2,538 km
1,577 mi / 1,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI NEK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code KWI NEK
ICAO Code OKKK HANK
City Kuwait City Nekemte
Country Kuwait Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 206 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 9.050000, 36.600000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 2,538 kilometers (1,577 miles / 1,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 10:06 in Kuwait City, it's 10:06 in Nekemte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,294 feet between the two airports. Nekemte 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 Nekemte (NEK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 26° (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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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