AUH to KWI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 849 km (528 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (KWI to AUH).
How far is it from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait City?
The great-circle distance between Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 849 km (528 mi, 459 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 AUH to KWI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KWI is roughly northwest of AUH.
How is the AUH to KWI route written in code?
The pair is written AUH-KWI in IATA codes and OMAA-OKKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Zayed International Airport is AUH (OMAA), Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK).
| AUH | KWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zayed International Airport | Kuwait International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMAA | OKKK |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Kuwait |
| Elevation | 88 ft | 206 ft |
| Rank by connections | #51 | #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 118 ft (36 m) higher than AUH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AUH to KWI
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9W | Jet Airways | JAI | Jet Airways | Active |
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | Active |
| EY | Etihad Airways | ETD | Etihad | Active |
| KU | Kuwait Airways | KAC | Kuwaiti | Active |
| MH | Malaysia Airlines | MAS | Malaysian | 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 Abu Dhabi from Kuwait City?
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are 849 km (528 mi, 459 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AUH to KWI?
A typical nonstop flight between AUH and KWI takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KWI from AUH?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) lies roughly northwest of Zayed International Airport (AUH).
Which airlines fly AUH to KWI?
5 airlines appear on the AUH-KWI route in the open dataset, including Jet Airways, Alitalia, Etihad Airways.
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