KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
1,951 km
1,212 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
1,951 km
1,212 mi / 1,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
219°
southwest

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KWI TES
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code KWI TES
ICAO Code OKKK HHTS
City Kuwait City Tessenei
Country Kuwait Eritrea
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Asmara
Elevation 206 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 15.120000, 36.680000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 1,951 kilometers (1,212 miles / 1,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 Eritrea. 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 17:01 in Kuwait City, it's 17:01 in Tessenei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,812 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 35° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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