AMM to KWI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 1,180 km (733 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (KWI to AMM).
How far is it from Amman to Kuwait City?
The great-circle distance between Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 1,180 km (733 mi, 637 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 AMM to KWI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KWI is roughly east of AMM.
How is the AMM to KWI route written in code?
The pair is written AMM-KWI in IATA codes and OJAI-OKKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Queen Alia International Airport is AMM (OJAI), Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK).
| AMM | KWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Queen Alia International Airport | Kuwait International Airport |
| ICAO code | OJAI | OKKK |
| Country | Jordan | Kuwait |
| Elevation | 2,395 ft | 206 ft |
| Rank by connections | #144 | #132 |
Both ICAO codes start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KWI sits 2,189 ft (667 m) lower than AMM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMM to KWI
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J9 | Jazeera Airways | JZR | Jazeera | Active |
| KU | Kuwait Airways | KAC | Kuwaiti | Active |
| RJ | Royal Jordanian | RJA | Jordanian | Active |
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 Amman from Kuwait City?
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are 1,180 km (733 mi, 637 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMM to KWI?
A typical nonstop flight between AMM and KWI takes about 2h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KWI from AMM?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) lies roughly east of Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
Which airlines fly AMM to KWI?
3 airlines appear on the AMM-KWI route in the open dataset, including Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, Royal Jordanian.
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