KWI
Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait · KuwaitICAO OKBK
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is an airport serving Kuwait, Kuwait, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 29° 13' 35.8" N, 47° 58' 8.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 206 feet (63 meters) above sea level. With 57 direct destinations served by 43 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Kuwait (GMT+3).
Destinations
57
Airlines
43
Elevation ft
206/ 63m
Asia/Kuwait
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
KWI
ICAO Code
OKBK
City
Kuwait
Country
Kuwait
Elevation
206 ft
Local Time
07:28 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:29.2266°
Longitude:47.9689°
Popular Routes from KWI
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMM | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 220 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 91 kg | View |
| HBE | Alexandria, Egypt | 1,100 mi | 2h 45m | medium-haul | 276 kg | View |
| JED | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 757 mi | 1h 56m | short-haul | 311 kg | View |
| AUH | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 528 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 217 kg | View |
| BAH | Bahrain, Bahrain | 261 mi | 0h 60m | short-haul | 107 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 531 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 218 kg | View |
| RUH | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 304 mi | 1h 5m | short-haul | 125 kg | View |
| SAW | Istanbul, Turkey | 1,324 mi | 3h 10m | medium-haul | 332 kg | View |
| ADD | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 1,515 mi | 3h 32m | medium-haul | 380 kg | View |
| AMM | Amman, Jordan | 735 mi | 1h 53m | short-haul | 301 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KWI
43 active airlines serving Kuwait International Airport.
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Air Arabia Egypt
E5Egypt
Air France
AFFrance
Air India Express
IXIndia
Air India Limited
AIIndia
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Ariana Afghan Airlines
FGAfghanistan
Biman Bangladesh Airlines
BGBangladesh
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Express One International
EOUnited States
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Gulf Air Bahrain
GFBahrain
Iran Air
IRIran
Iran Aseman Airlines
EPIran
Jazeera Airways
J9Kuwait
Jet Airways
9WIndia
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Kuwait Airways
KUKuwait
L
MJArgentina
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Middle East Airlines
MELebanon
Nas Air
XYSaudi Arabia
Nile Air
NPEgypt
Oman Air
WYOman
Pakistan International Airlines
PKPakistan
Pegasus Airlines
PCTurkey
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Royal Jordanian
RJJordan
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Shaheen Air International
NLPakistan
South African Airways
SASouth Africa
SriLankan Airlines
ULSri Lanka
Tunisair
TUTunisia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Yemenia
IYYemen
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kuwait International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abadan Airport | ABD | Abadan | Iran | 129 km |
| Basrah International Airport | BSR | Basrah | Iraq | 150 km |
| Mahshahr Airport | MRX | Bandar Mahshahr | Iran | 186 km |
| Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport | AQI | Hafr Al-batin | Saudi Arabia | 205 km |
| Ahwaz Airport | AWZ | Ahwaz | Iran | 246 km |
| Bushehr Airport | BUZ | Bushehr | Iran | 281 km |
| Dezful Airport | DEF | Dezful | Iran | 358 km |
| Gachsaran Airport | GCH | Gachsaran | Iran | 303 km |
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 29° 13' 35.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 47° 58' 8.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 29.226601
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 47.968899
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Kuwait
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:28 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 206 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 63 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Kuwait International Airport?
The IATA code for Kuwait International Airport is KWI, and its ICAO code is OKBK. The airport is located in Kuwait, Kuwait.
How many destinations can you fly to from KWI?
There are 57 direct destinations available from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait, Kuwait.
What airlines fly from KWI?
There are 43 airlines operating from KWI, including Air Arabia, Air Arabia Egypt, Air France, Air India Express, Air India Limited, and more.
What timezone is Kuwait International Airport in?
Kuwait International Airport is in the Asia/Kuwait timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Kuwait International Airport?
Kuwait International Airport sits at an elevation of 206 feet (63 meters) above sea level.
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