KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
518 km
322 miles
XXN
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
518 km
322 mi / 279 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI XXN
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Riyadh Air Base
IATA Code KWI XXN
ICAO Code OKKK OERY
City Kuwait City Riyadh
Country Kuwait Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 206 ft 2,082 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 24.710000, 46.730000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Riyadh (XXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Riyadh Air Base (XXN) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 518 kilometers (322 miles / 279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:11 in Kuwait City, it's 19:11 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,876 feet between the two airports. Riyadh Air Base sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (XXN) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 14° (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 Riyadh Air Base (XXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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