KWI to MHD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Mashhad International Airport (MHD) is 1,340 km (833 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 10m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MHD to KWI).
How far is it from Kuwait City to Mashhad?
The great-circle distance between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Mashhad International Airport (MHD) is 1,340 km (833 mi, 723 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 MHD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MHD is roughly northeast of KWI.
How is the KWI to MHD route written in code?
The pair is written KWI-MHD in IATA codes and OKKK-OIMM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kuwait International Airport is KWI (OKKK), Mashhad International Airport is MHD (OIMM).
| KWI | MHD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kuwait International Airport | Mashhad International Airport |
| ICAO code | OKKK | OIMM |
| Country | Kuwait | Iran |
| Elevation | 206 ft | 3,263 ft |
| Rank by connections | #132 | #256 |
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.
MHD sits 3,057 ft (932 m) higher than KWI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KWI to MHD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP | Iran Aseman Airlines | IRC | - | Active |
| IR | Iran Air | IRA | Iranair | Active |
| J9 | Jazeera Airways | JZR | Jazeera | 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 Mashhad?
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Mashhad International Airport (MHD) are 1,340 km (833 mi, 723 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KWI to MHD?
A typical nonstop flight between KWI and MHD takes about 2h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MHD from KWI?
Mashhad International Airport (MHD) lies roughly northeast of Kuwait International Airport (KWI).
Which airlines fly KWI to MHD?
3 airlines appear on the KWI-MHD route in the open dataset, including Iran Aseman Airlines, Iran Air, Jazeera Airways.
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