CAI to KWI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 1,603 km (996 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (KWI to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Kuwait City?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 1,603 km (996 mi, 865 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 CAI to KWI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KWI is roughly east of CAI.
How is the CAI to KWI route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-KWI in IATA codes and HECA-OKKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK).
| CAI | KWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Kuwait International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | OKKK |
| Country | Egypt | Kuwait |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 206 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #132 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OKKK starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KWI sits 116 ft (35 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI 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 |
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | 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 Cairo from Kuwait City?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are 1,603 km (996 mi, 865 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to KWI?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and KWI takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KWI from CAI?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) lies roughly east of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to KWI?
3 airlines appear on the CAI-KWI route in the open dataset, including Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, Egyptair.
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