Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 155° / 335° true |
15,026 ft4,580 m | 197 ft60 m | asphalt · lit |
| 15L/33R 155° / 335° true |
11,483 ft3,500 m | 148 ft45 m | asphalt · lit |
| 15R/33L 155° / 335° true |
11,155 ft3,400 m | 148 ft45 m | concrete · lit |
Runway numbers are the magnetic heading divided by ten, rounded; L, C and R mark parallel runways. Displaced thresholds shorten the usable length at some ends.
Location and time
| Coordinates | 29.2°N, 48.0°E (29.2245, 47.9698) |
|---|---|
| Region | Al Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuwait: UTC+3 all year (no daylight saving time) |
| Official site | www.kuwaitairport.gov.kw/ |
Distances and flight times to world hubs
| Hub | Distance | From KWI | To KWI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doha DOH | 568 km353 mi | 1 h 40 min | 1 h 45 min |
| Dubai DXB | 855 km531 mi | 2 h | 2 h 05 min |
| Istanbul IST | 2,193 km1,363 mi | 3 h 45 min | 3 h 20 min |
| Delhi DEL | 2,829 km1,758 mi | 4 h | 4 h 35 min |
| Frankfurt FRA | 4,021 km2,499 mi | 6 h | 5 h 15 min |
| Paris CDG | 4,405 km2,737 mi | 6 h 30 min | 5 h 40 min |
| London LHR | 4,675 km2,905 mi | 6 h 50 min | 5 h 55 min |
| Beijing PEK | 6,238 km3,876 mi | 7 h 30 min | 8 h 55 min |
| Johannesburg JNB | 6,506 km4,042 mi | 8 h 30 min | 8 h 20 min |
| Hong Kong HKG | 6,565 km4,079 mi | 8 h | 9 h 10 min |
| Singapore SIN | 6,678 km4,150 mi | 8 h 20 min | 8 h 55 min |
| Tokyo HND | 8,323 km5,172 mi | 9 h 40 min | 11 h 35 min |
| New York JFK | 10,202 km6,339 mi | 13 h 35 min | 11 h 50 min |
| Toronto YYZ | 10,313 km6,408 mi | 13 h 35 min | 12 h 05 min |
| Chicago ORD | 10,897 km6,771 mi | 14 h 10 min | 12 h 45 min |
| Atlanta ATL | 11,417 km7,094 mi | 15 h 05 min | 13 h 05 min |
| São Paulo GRU | 11,658 km7,244 mi | 14 h 40 min | 13 h 55 min |
| Los Angeles LAX | 12,847 km7,983 mi | 15 h 55 min | 15 h 20 min |
| Sydney SYD | 12,896 km8,013 mi | 15 h 10 min | 16 h 15 min |
| Mexico City MEX | 13,552 km8,421 mi | 17 h 35 min | 15 h 30 min |
Estimated scheduled flight times for a nonstop flight; whether one operates is not something we track. Linked hubs have a full route page.
Nearest airports with scheduled flights
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Abadan ABD Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport · Iran | 130 km81 mi N |
| Basra BSR Basra International Airport · Iraq | 150 km93 mi NNW |
| Mahshahr MRX Mahshahr Airport · Iran | 187 km116 mi NE |
| Qaisumah AQI Qaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin International Airport · Saudi Arabia | 205 km127 mi WSW |
| Khark KHK Khark Airport · Iran | 228 km142 mi E |
| Ahvaz AWZ Qasem Soleimani International Airport · Iran | 247 km153 mi NNE |
| Bushehr BUZ Bushehr Airport · Iran | 280 km174 mi E |
| King Khaled Military City KMC King Khaled Military City Airport · Saudi Arabia | 280 km174 mi WSW |
How far can you get?
Of the 265 airports with guides on this site, roughly this many are within a nonstop flight of:
133 hours
756 hours
1569 hours
17612 hours
Radio frequencies
| Service | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | APP | 121.300 |
| ATIS (recorded airport information) | ATIS | 126.225 |
| Ground | GND | 121.700 |
| Tower | TWR | 118.300 |
From OurAirports’ community-maintained list. Frequencies change; check the current official publication. Not for navigation.
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