KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,475 km
4,024 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
6,475 km
4,024 mi / 3,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI WKF
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code KWI WKF
ICAO Code OKKK FAWK
City Kuwait City Pretoria
Country Kuwait South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 206 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 6,475 kilometers (4,024 miles / 3,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 South Africa. 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 20:54 in Kuwait City, it's 19:54 in Pretoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,734 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 20° (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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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