KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,236 km
3,875 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
6,236 km
3,875 mi / 3,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI PEK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code KWI PEK
ICAO Code OKKK ZBAA
City Kuwait City Beijing
Country Kuwait China
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 206 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 40.080000, 116.580000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 6,236 kilometers (3,875 miles / 3,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:51 in Kuwait City, it's 18:51 in Beijing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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