KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
2,099 km
1,304 miles
OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
Distance
2,099 km
1,304 mi / 1,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI OAI
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Bagram Air Base
IATA Code KWI OAI
ICAO Code OKKK OAIX
City Kuwait City Bagram
Country Kuwait Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Kabul
Elevation 206 ft 4,895 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 34.950000, 69.270000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Bagram (OAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan is 2,099 kilometers (1,304 miles / 1,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:37 in Kuwait City, it's 20:07 in Bagram.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,689 feet between the two airports. Bagram Air Base sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Bagram (OAI) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Bagram Air Base (OAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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