KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
783 km
487 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
783 km
487 mi / 423 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI THR
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code KWI THR
ICAO Code OKKK OIII
City Kuwait City Tehran
Country Kuwait Iran
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Tehran
Elevation 206 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 35.690000, 51.310000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 783 kilometers (487 miles / 423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Iran. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:32 in Kuwait City, it's 04:02 in Tehran.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,756 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 204° (south 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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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