DXB to KWI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 855 km (531 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (KWI to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Kuwait City?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 855 km (531 mi, 461 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 DXB 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 DXB.
How is the DXB to KWI route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-KWI in IATA codes and OMDB-OKKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK).
| DXB | KWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Kuwait International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | OKKK |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Kuwait |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 206 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #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 144 ft (44 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB to KWI
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| FZ | Fly Dubai | FDB | - | Active |
| J9 | Jazeera Airways | JZR | Jazeera | 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 Dubai from Kuwait City?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are 855 km (531 mi, 461 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to KWI?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and KWI takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KWI from DXB?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) lies roughly northwest of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to KWI?
4 airlines appear on the DXB-KWI route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Fly Dubai, Jazeera Airways.
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