Distance From Kuwait International Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, KWI - ISL Distance

The distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 1348 miles or 2169 kilometers or 1171 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kuwait City ( Kuwait ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuwait City and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 3 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 3 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KWI - ISL

Kilometers		2169 km
Statute Miles		1348 miles
Nautical Miles		1171 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 5 minutes

Kuwait International Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - KWI to ISL Flight Path

Location of Kuwait International Airport & İstanbul Atatürk Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kuwait City to Bakırköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kuwait City, Kuwait and Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWI - ISL

Time difference between Kuwait City (Kuwait) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Kuwait City (Kuwait)	2025-12-15, 09:54:48 +03
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-15, 09:54:48 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kuwait International Airport (KWI / OKKK) Kuwait City, Kuwait

Destination

İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL / LTBA) Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey