KWI to LHE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) is 2,543 km (1,580 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 40m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (LHE to KWI).
How far is it from Kuwait City to Lahore?
The great-circle distance between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) is 2,543 km (1,580 mi, 1,373 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 KWI to LHE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHE is roughly east of KWI.
How is the KWI to LHE route written in code?
The pair is written KWI-LHE in IATA codes and OKKK-OPLA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK), Allama Iqbal International Airport is LHE (OPLA).
| KWI | LHE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kuwait International Airport | Allama Iqbal International Airport |
| ICAO code | OKKK | OPLA |
| Country | Kuwait | Pakistan |
| Elevation | 206 ft | 712 ft |
| Rank by connections | #132 | #288 |
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.
LHE sits 506 ft (154 m) higher than KWI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KWI to LHE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KU | Kuwait Airways | KAC | Kuwaiti | Active |
| NL | Shaheen Air International | SAI | Shaheen Air | Active |
| PK | Pakistan International Airlines | PIA | Pakistan | 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 Kuwait City from Lahore?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) are 2,543 km (1,580 mi, 1,373 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KWI to LHE?
A typical nonstop flight between KWI and LHE takes about 3h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHE from KWI?
Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) lies roughly east of Kuwait International Airport (KWI).
Which airlines fly KWI to LHE?
3 airlines appear on the KWI-LHE route in the open dataset, including Kuwait Airways, Shaheen Air International, Pakistan International Airlines.
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