KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
1,149 km
714 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
1,149 km
714 mi / 621 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI XBJ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code KWI XBJ
ICAO Code OKKK OIMB
City Kuwait City Birjand
Country Kuwait Iran
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Tehran
Elevation 206 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 32.900000, 59.270000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 1,149 kilometers (714 miles / 621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 23:06 in Kuwait City, it's 23:36 in Birjand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,746 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 252° (west 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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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