KWI to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 4,675 km (2,905 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h 20m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to KWI).
How far is it from Kuwait City to London?
The great-circle distance between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 4,675 km (2,905 mi, 2,524 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 LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northwest of KWI.
How is the KWI to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written KWI-LHR in IATA codes and OKKK-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| KWI | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kuwait International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | OKKK | EGLL |
| Country | Kuwait | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 206 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #132 | #4 |
OKKK starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 123 ft (37 m) lower than KWI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KWI to LHR
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| KU | Kuwait Airways | KAC | Kuwaiti | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
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 London?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 4,675 km (2,905 mi, 2,524 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KWI to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between KWI and LHR takes about 6h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from KWI?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northwest of Kuwait International Airport (KWI).
Which airlines fly KWI to LHR?
2 airlines appear on the KWI-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Kuwait Airways.
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