Flights London → Kuwait
LHR → KWI
How long is the flight from London to Kuwait?
The flight from London (LHR) to Kuwait (KWI) takes about 6h 16m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Kuwait, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 747-400, Airbus A300-600, and Boeing 777. The destination airport in Kuwait sees over fifteen million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
The London (LHR) → Kuwait (KWI) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Kuwait the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Kuwait: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Kuwait (KWI) heads east for about 4,675 km, a flight time of roughly 6h 16m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Kuwait it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-KWI
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LHR-KWI
The flight from London (LHR) to Kuwait (KWI) takes about 6h 16m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways.
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The London-Kuwait route is about 4,675 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
