BOM to KWI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 2,758 km (1,714 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 55m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (KWI to BOM).
How far is it from Mumbai to Kuwait City?
The great-circle distance between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 2,758 km (1,714 mi, 1,489 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 BOM to KWI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KWI is roughly northwest of BOM.
How is the BOM to KWI route written in code?
The pair is written BOM-KWI in IATA codes and VABB-OKKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is BOM (VABB), Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK).
| BOM | KWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport | Kuwait International Airport |
| ICAO code | VABB | OKKK |
| Country | India | Kuwait |
| Elevation | 39 ft | 206 ft |
| Rank by connections | #56 | #132 |
VABB starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; OKKK starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KWI sits 167 ft (51 m) higher than BOM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BOM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9W | Jet Airways | JAI | Jet Airways | Active |
| KU | Kuwait Airways | KAC | Kuwaiti | 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 Mumbai from Kuwait City?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are 2,758 km (1,714 mi, 1,489 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BOM to KWI?
A typical nonstop flight between BOM and KWI takes about 3h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KWI from BOM?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) lies roughly northwest of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM).
Which airlines fly BOM to KWI?
2 airlines appear on the BOM-KWI route in the open dataset, including Jet Airways, Kuwait Airways.
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