KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
2,130 km
1,324 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,130 km
1,324 mi / 1,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
312°
northwest

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KWI SAW
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code KWI SAW
ICAO Code OKKK LTFJ
City Kuwait City Istanbul
Country Kuwait Turkey
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 206 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 40.900000, 29.310000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,130 kilometers (1,324 miles / 1,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:16 in Kuwait City, it's 13:16 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). 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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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