FCO to KWI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 3,491 km (2,169 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 50m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (KWI to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to Kuwait City?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 3,491 km (2,169 mi, 1,885 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 FCO to KWI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KWI is roughly east of FCO.
How is the FCO to KWI route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-KWI in IATA codes and LIRF-OKKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK).
| FCO | KWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | Kuwait International Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | OKKK |
| Country | Italy | Kuwait |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 206 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #132 |
LIRF starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; OKKK starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KWI sits 193 ft (59 m) higher than FCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FCO to KWI
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KU | Kuwait Airways | KAC | Kuwaiti | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ.
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 Rome from Kuwait City?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are 3,491 km (2,169 mi, 1,885 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to KWI?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and KWI takes about 4h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KWI from FCO?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) lies roughly east of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to KWI?
1 airline appear on the FCO-KWI route in the open dataset, including Kuwait Airways.
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