KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,458 km
2,149 miles
VNS
Varanasi
India
Distance
3,458 km
2,149 mi / 1,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI VNS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
IATA Code KWI VNS
ICAO Code OKKK VEBN
City Kuwait City Varanasi
Country Kuwait India
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 206 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 25.450000, 82.860000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Varanasi (VNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, India is 3,458 kilometers (2,149 miles / 1,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:09 in Kuwait City, it's 00:39 in Varanasi.

The return flight from Varanasi (VNS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 285° (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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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