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Flight Distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Johannesburg (JNB)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KWIOKKK
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport
Great Circle Path
6,506 km4,043 miles • 3,513 NM
Destination Airport
FAORJNB
Johannesburg, South Africa
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Direct Distance
6,506 km
4,043 Statute Miles
3,513 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
8h 9m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
586 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
201° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
8h 9m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
7h 34m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
13h 1m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 KW→🇿🇦 South Africa
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
- City / Country: Kuwait City, Kuwait
- ICAO Code: OKKK
- Coordinates: 29.2245°, 47.9698°
- Timezone: Asia/Kuwait
- Elevation: 206 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
- City / Country: Johannesburg, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FAOR
- Coordinates: -26.1401°, 28.2468°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 5558 ft
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