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KWI to LHR: distance & flight time
Kuwait (Kuwait International Airport) → London (London Heathrow Airport)
2,905 mi
4,675 km · 2,524 nm
6h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,905 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 10m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KWI — Kuwait International Airport · Kuwait, Kuwait
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KWI
- XIJ · Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base23 mi away
- ABD · Abadan Airport81 mi away
- BSR · Basrah International Airport93 mi away
- MRX · Mahshahr Airport116 mi away
Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KWI from LHR?
The flight distance from Kuwait (KWI) to London (LHR) is 2,905 miles (4,675 km, 2,524 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KWI to LHR?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KWI to LHR?
Nonstop service on KWI–LHR depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 6h 10m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kuwait and London?
London is 3 hours behind Kuwait.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KWI to LHR?
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Why are some KWI to LHR fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KWI–LHR tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.