KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,815 km
3,613 miles
NOV
Huambo
Angola
Distance
5,815 km
3,613 mi / 3,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI NOV
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Nova Lisboa Airport
IATA Code KWI NOV
ICAO Code OKKK FNHU
City Kuwait City Huambo
Country Kuwait Angola
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Luanda
Elevation 206 ft 5,587 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -12.810000, 15.760000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Huambo (NOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) in Huambo, Angola is 5,815 kilometers (3,613 miles / 3,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Angola. 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 23:48 in Kuwait City, it's 21:48 in Huambo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,381 feet between the two airports. Nova Lisboa 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 Huambo (NOV) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 36° (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 Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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