Nonstop flight route between Kuwait City, Kuwait and Elista, Kalmykia, Russia:
Departure Airport:
(29°13'36"N by 47°58'47"E)
Arrival Airport:
(46°22'26"N by 44°19'50"E)
Distance from KWI to ESL:
1,201.04 miles (1,932.89 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Kuwait International Airport (KWI), Kuwait City, Kuwait and Elista International Airport (ESL), Elista, Kalmykia, Russia would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,201 miles (or 1,933 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the relatively short distance between Kuwait International Airport and Elista International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KWI / OKBK |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
| GPS Coordinates: | 29°13'36"N by 47°58'47"E |
| Area Served: | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
| Operator/Owner: | Directorate General of Civil Aviation |
| Airport Type: | Public / Military |
| Elevation: | 206 feet (63 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KWI |
| More Information: | KWI Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ESL / URWI |
| Airport Name: | Elista International Airport |
| Location: | Elista, Kalmykia, Russia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 46°22'26"N by 44°19'50"E |
| Operator/Owner: | Government |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 501 feet (153 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ESL |
| More Information: | ESL Maps & Info |
Facts about Kuwait International Airport (KWI):
- Kuwait International Airport handled 937,661 passengers last year.
- Because of Kuwait International Airport's relatively low elevation of 206 feet, planes can take off or land at Kuwait International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Kuwait International Airport (KWI) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is Abadan International Airport (ABD), which is located 80 miles (129 kilometers) N of KWI.
- On May 20, 2013, The Director of Operations Management in the General Administration of Civil Aviation Essam Al-Zamil, announced that some of the flights will be diverted to Sheikh Saad Terminal instead of Kuwait Airport's main terminal, starting in July.
- The furthest airport from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 11,977 miles (19,275 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
- In addition to being known as "Kuwait International Airport", another name for KWI is "مطار الكويت الدولي".
Facts about Elista International Airport (ESL):
- Because of Elista International Airport's relatively low elevation of 501 feet, planes can take off or land at Elista International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Elista International Airport (ESL) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Elista International Airport (ESL) is Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW), which is located 138 miles (222 kilometers) SW of ESL.
- The furthest airport from Elista International Airport (ESL) is Totegegie Airport (GMR), which is located 10,827 miles (17,424 kilometers) away in Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 80.12 miles (128.94 km) N | Abadan International Airport (ABD) | Abadan, Iran |     |
| 2 | 93.32 miles (150.18 km) NNW | Basrah International AirportBasrah Airport (BSR) | Basrah, Iraq | |
| 3 | 115.61 miles (186.06 km) NE | Mahshahr Airport (MRX) | Mahshahr, Iran | |
| 4 | 128.12 miles (206.18 km) WSW | Qaisumah Domestic Airport (AQI) | Qaisumah, Hafar Al-Batin, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia | |
| 5 | 144.93 miles (233.24 km) NE | Omidiyeh Air Base (OMI) | Omidiyeh, Iran | |
| 6 | 153.12 miles (246.43 km) NNE | Ahwaz International Airport (AWZ) | Ahwaz, Iran | |
| 7 | 173.46 miles (279.15 km) E | Bushehr Airport (BUZ) | Bushehr, Iran | |
| 8 | 220.40 miles (354.70 km) SSE | King Fahd International Airport (DMM) | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | |
| 9 | 223.02 miles (358.91 km) N | Dezful Airport (DEF) | Dezful, Iran | |
| 10 | 243.92 miles (392.55 km) SSE | King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) | Dhahran, Saudi Arabia | |
| 11 | 260.82 miles (419.75 km) SE | Bahrain International Airport (BAH) | Al Muharraq, Bahrain | |
| 12 | 271.79 miles (437.41 km) NE | Shahrekord International Airport (CQD) | Shahrekord, Iran | |
| 13 | 278.37 miles (447.99 km) E | Shiraz International Airport (SYZ) | Shiraz, Iran | |
| 14 | 285.73 miles (459.83 km) NW | Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) | Al Najaf, Iraq | |
| 15 | 287.57 miles (462.81 km) SSE | Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF) | Hofuf, Saudi Arabia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,976.77 miles (19,274.69 km) SSE | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 11,723.54 miles (18,867.16 km) SE | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 11,629.35 miles (18,715.58 km) SSE | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 11,618.39 miles (18,697.95 km) SSE | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 11,482.26 miles (18,478.86 km) SE | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 11,352.35 miles (18,269.79 km) SSE | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 11,309.52 miles (18,200.86 km) SE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 11,293.49 miles (18,175.06 km) SE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 11,252.70 miles (18,109.42 km) SE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,180.24 miles (17,992.80 km) SE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,147.44 miles (17,940.03 km) ESE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,121.97 miles (17,899.04 km) SE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,095.99 miles (17,857.23 km) SE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,077.01 miles (17,826.68 km) SE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,068.65 miles (17,813.21 km) SE | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 138.05 miles (222.16 km) SW | Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) | Stavropol, Russia | |
| 2 | 160.40 miles (258.13 km) SSW | Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV) | Mineralnye Vody, Russia | |
| 3 | 166.36 miles (267.73 km) N | Volgograd International Airport (VOG) | Volgograd, Russia | |
| 4 | 175.45 miles (282.36 km) E | Narimanovo Airport (ASF) | Astrakhan, Russia | |
| 5 | 200.52 miles (322.71 km) S | Nalchik Airport (NAL) | Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia | |
| 6 | 213.68 miles (343.88 km) S | Magas Airport (IGT) | Magas, Republic of Ingushetia, Russia | |
| 7 | 216.89 miles (349.06 km) SSE | Grozny Airport (GRV) | Grozny, Russia | |
| 8 | 219.37 miles (353.03 km) S | Beslan Airport (OGZ) | Beslan / Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia–Alania, Russia | |
| 9 | 221.91 miles (357.13 km) WNW | Rostov-on-Don Airport (ROV) | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | |
| 10 | 265.57 miles (427.39 km) WSW | Krasnodar International Airport (KRR) | Krasnodar, Russia | |
| 11 | 271.39 miles (436.76 km) WNW | Luhansk International Airport (VSG) | Luhansk (Lugansk), Ukraine | |
| 12 | 289.46 miles (465.85 km) SW | Sukhumi Babushara Airport (SUI) | Sukhumi, Georgia | |
| 13 | 294.23 miles (473.52 km) SW | Sochi International Airport, Russia (AER) | Sochi, Krasnodar, Russia | |
| 14 | 295.08 miles (474.88 km) SE | Makhachkala International Airport "Uytash" (MCX) | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia | |
| 15 | 304.07 miles (489.35 km) SSW | David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) | Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,827.06 miles (17,424.42 km) S | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 10,660.29 miles (17,156.04 km) S | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 10,564.03 miles (17,001.11 km) SSE | Rurutu Airport (RUR) | Rurutu, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 10,556.85 miles (16,989.57 km) S | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 10,495.25 miles (16,890.42 km) S | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 10,486.09 miles (16,875.68 km) WSW | Mataveri International Airport (IPC) | Easter Island, Chile | |
| 7 | 10,461.50 miles (16,836.11 km) E | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 10,458.43 miles (16,831.17 km) S | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 10,353.64 miles (16,662.52 km) SSE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 10,336.30 miles (16,634.62 km) SE | Mangaia Island Airport (MGS) | Mangaia Island, Cook Islands | |
| 11 | 10,328.26 miles (16,621.68 km) SSE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 10,305.04 miles (16,584.31 km) SSE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 10,304.39 miles (16,583.26 km) S | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 10,291.95 miles (16,563.24 km) SSE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 10,284.34 miles (16,550.99 km) SSE | Moorea Airport (MOZ) | Moorea, Windward Islands, French Polynesia | |