AWZ to KWI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 247 km (153 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 50m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (KWI to AWZ).
How far is it from Ahvaz to Kuwait City?
The great-circle distance between Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 247 km (153 mi, 133 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 AWZ to KWI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KWI is roughly south of AWZ.
How is the AWZ to KWI route written in code?
The pair is written AWZ-KWI in IATA codes and OIAW-OKKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Qasem Soleimani International Airport is AWZ (OIAW), Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK).
| AWZ | KWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Qasem Soleimani International Airport | Kuwait International Airport |
| ICAO code | OIAW | OKKK |
| Country | Iran | Kuwait |
| Elevation | 66 ft | 206 ft |
| Rank by connections | #530 | #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 140 ft (43 m) higher than AWZ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AWZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP | Iran Aseman Airlines | IRC | - | Active |
| IR | Iran Air | IRA | Iranair | 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 Ahvaz from Kuwait City?
Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are 247 km (153 mi, 133 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AWZ to KWI?
A typical nonstop flight between AWZ and KWI takes about 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KWI from AWZ?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) lies roughly south of Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ).
Which airlines fly AWZ to KWI?
2 airlines appear on the AWZ-KWI route in the open dataset, including Iran Aseman Airlines, Iran Air.
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