Kuwait City to London (KWI–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UL3741+1
UL SriLankan
77W
5:15 AM
+03 T4
10:00 AM
BST
6h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL3742+1
UL SriLankan
77W
11:45 AM
BST T4
8:05 PM
+03
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kuwait City to London
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,905 mi 6h 45m nonstop -2h behind 25 1-stop hubs

KWI–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,905 miles in approximately 6h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWI–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines 3 77W 6h45 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KWI to LHR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWI to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,413
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
London is 2 hours behind Kuwait City.
KWI: +03 · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kuwait City, it's 4:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
2,905 mi / 4,675 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 45m.
Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

KWI–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kuwait City to London route.
Route details
Distance2,905 mi / 4,675 km
Flight time6h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: KWI
IATA / ICAOKWI / OKKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuwait
Passengers/yr15.4M
Elevation206 ft / 63 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWI to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuwait International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 6h 45m. The route covers 2,905 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SriLankan Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from KWI to LHR. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYD, DMM, IST, MAD, MXP, BCN, AUH, DAC, DXB, CAI, FCO, AMM, BLR, BAH, JED, DEL, RUH, TBS, BOM, CMB, BEY, ADD, HYD, BKK and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 2 hours behind Kuwait City.
Yes, return flights from LHR to KWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KWI to LHR

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from SriLankan Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KWI to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWI to LHR ranges from 6 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,905 miles (4,675 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via GYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.