KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
2,088 km
1,297 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
2,088 km
1,297 mi / 1,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI SKD
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code KWI SKD
ICAO Code OKKK UTSS
City Kuwait City Samarkand
Country Kuwait Uzbekistan
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 206 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 39.700000, 66.980000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 2,088 kilometers (1,297 miles / 1,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:12 in Kuwait City, it's 08:12 in Samarkand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,018 feet between the two airports. Samarkand Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 242° (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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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