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Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Kuwait International Airport is an international airport serving Kuwait City (Al Farwaniyah Governorate), Kuwait. Its IATA code is KWI and its ICAO code is OKKK. It has 3 runways, the longest 4,580 m long.
- IATAKWI
- ICAOOKKK
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KWI
- ICAO code
- OKKK
- City
- Kuwait City
- Region / province
- Al Farwaniyah Governorate
- Country / territory
- Kuwait
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 29.2245° N, 47.9698° E
- Elevation
- 63 m (206 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuwait (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 4,580 m (15,026 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,580 m15,026 ft | Asphalt |
| 15L/33R | 3,500 m11,483 ft | Asphalt |
| 15R/33L | 3,400 m11,155 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
6,287 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
5,829 km
Direct flight: ≈ 7 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,394 km
Direct flight: ≈ 8 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 121.300 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.225 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kuwait International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kuwait City through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport is the only airport in Kuwait in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kuwait International Airport?
The IATA code of Kuwait International Airport is KWI and its ICAO code is OKKK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kuwait International Airport located?
Kuwait International Airport is in Kuwait City, Al Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait, at coordinates 29.2245° N, 47.9698° E and an elevation of 63 m (206 ft).
How far is Kuwait International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kuwait International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,394 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 5,829 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 6,287 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 8 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Kuwait International Airport?
The longest runway at Kuwait International Airport is 4,580 m (15,026 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kuwait International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.