KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,914 km
4,296 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
6,914 km
4,296 mi / 3,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI NKU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code KWI NKU
ICAO Code OKKK FXNK
City Kuwait City Nkaus
Country Kuwait Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Maseru
Elevation 206 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 6,914 kilometers (4,296 miles / 3,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 Lesotho. 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 10:38 in Kuwait City, it's 09:38 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,415 feet between the two airports. Nkaus 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 Nkaus (NKU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 20° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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