ADD to KWI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 2,446 km (1,520 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 35m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (KWI to ADD).
How far is it from Addis Ababa to Kuwait City?
The great-circle distance between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 2,446 km (1,520 mi, 1,321 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ADD to KWI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KWI is roughly north of ADD.
How is the ADD to KWI route written in code?
The pair is written ADD-KWI in IATA codes and HAAB-OKKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is ADD (HAAB), Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK).
| ADD | KWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | Kuwait International Airport |
| ICAO code | HAAB | OKKK |
| Country | Ethiopia | Kuwait |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 206 ft |
| Rank by connections | #152 | #132 |
HAAB starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OKKK starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KWI sits 7,424 ft (2,263 m) lower than ADD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ADD to KWI
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET | Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | Ethiopian | Active |
| KU | Kuwait Airways | KAC | Kuwaiti | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: SA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Addis Ababa from Kuwait City?
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are 2,446 km (1,520 mi, 1,321 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ADD to KWI?
A typical nonstop flight between ADD and KWI takes about 3h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KWI from ADD?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) lies roughly north of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
Which airlines fly ADD to KWI?
2 airlines appear on the ADD-KWI route in the open dataset, including Ethiopian Airlines, Kuwait Airways.
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