KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,919 km
3,056 miles
VXC
Lichinga
Mozambique
Distance
4,919 km
3,056 mi / 2,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI VXC
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lichinga Airport
IATA Code KWI VXC
ICAO Code OKKK FQLC
City Kuwait City Lichinga
Country Kuwait Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Maputo
Elevation 206 ft 4,505 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -13.270000, 35.270000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lichinga (VXC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lichinga Airport (VXC) in Lichinga, Mozambique is 4,919 kilometers (3,056 miles / 2,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Mozambique. 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 01:33 in Kuwait City, it's 00:33 in Lichinga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,299 feet between the two airports. Lichinga Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Lichinga (VXC) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Lichinga Airport (VXC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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