KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,599 km
2,236 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,599 km
2,236 mi / 1,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI WIL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code KWI WIL
ICAO Code OKKK HKNW
City Kuwait City Nairobi
Country Kuwait Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 206 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,599 kilometers (2,236 miles / 1,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 Kenya. 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 23:02 in Kuwait City, it's 23:02 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 18° (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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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