KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,932 km
2,443 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
3,932 km
2,443 mi / 2,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI ZRH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code KWI ZRH
ICAO Code OKKK LSZH
City Kuwait City Zurich
Country Kuwait Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Europe/Zurich
Elevation 206 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 47.460000, 8.550000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 3,932 kilometers (2,443 miles / 2,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:43 in Kuwait City, it's 10:43 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,210 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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