AMS to KWI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 4,356 km (2,706 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 55m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (KWI to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Kuwait City?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 4,356 km (2,706 mi, 2,352 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 AMS to KWI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KWI is roughly east of AMS.
How is the AMS to KWI route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-KWI in IATA codes and EHAM-OKKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK).
| AMS | KWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Kuwait International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | OKKK |
| Country | Netherlands | Kuwait |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 206 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #132 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; OKKK starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KWI sits 217 ft (66 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to KWI
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, DL.
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 Amsterdam from Kuwait City?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are 4,356 km (2,706 mi, 2,352 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to KWI?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and KWI takes about 5h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KWI from AMS?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) lies roughly east of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to KWI?
1 airline appear on the AMS-KWI route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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