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Kuwait International
IATA: KWI
ICAO: OKBK
Kuwait International (IATA: KWI, ICAO: OKBK) is a busy international airport in Kuwait. The airport sits at 29.24°N, 47.97°E and observes Asia/Kuwait time. The airport is served by 37 airlines, 94 outbound destinations, reaching 45 countries.
Kuwait
Country
Kuwait
Timezone
GMT 3
UTC Offset
29.2401, 47.9713
Coordinates
Airport Information
| Airport Name | Kuwait International |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | KWI |
| ICAO Code | OKBK |
| Country | Kuwait (KW) |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuwait |
| GMT Offset | 3 |
| Latitude | 29.240116 |
| Longitude | 47.971252 |
| City IATA Code | KWI |
Airport Network Card
Kuwait International (KWI)
Outbound Routes
94
Inbound Routes
32
Airlines
37
Countries
45
Longest Destination
JFK
10,202 km
Shortest Destination
DMM
355 km
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