HMB to KWI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Suhaj International Airport (HMB) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 1,627 km (1,011 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (KWI to HMB).
How far is it from Suhaj to Kuwait City?
The great-circle distance between Suhaj International Airport (HMB) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 1,627 km (1,011 mi, 878 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 HMB 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 HMB.
How is the HMB to KWI route written in code?
The pair is written HMB-KWI in IATA codes and HESG-OKKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Suhaj International Airport is HMB (HESG), Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK).
| HMB | KWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Suhaj International Airport | Kuwait International Airport |
| ICAO code | HESG | OKKK |
| Country | Egypt | Kuwait |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 206 ft |
| Rank by connections | #958 | #132 |
HESG 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 HMB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HMB 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 Suhaj from Kuwait City?
Suhaj International Airport (HMB) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) are 1,627 km (1,011 mi, 878 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HMB to KWI?
A typical nonstop flight between HMB and KWI takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KWI from HMB?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) lies roughly east of Suhaj International Airport (HMB).
Which airlines fly HMB to KWI?
3 airlines appear on the HMB-KWI route in the open dataset, including Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, Egyptair.
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