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

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UL3742+1
UL SriLankan
77W
11:45 AM
BST T4
8:05 PM
+03
6h 20m
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77W
5:15 AM
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10:00 AM
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London to Kuwait City
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,905 mi 6h 20m nonstop +2h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

LHR–KWI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,905 miles in approximately 6h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LHR–KWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines 3 77W 6h20 – 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LHR to KWI 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LHR to KWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,469
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 8:00 PM in Kuwait City.
Distance & Flight Time
2,905 mi / 4,675 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 20m.
Getting to LHR

Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.

Facts

LHR–KWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Kuwait City route.
Route details
Distance2,905 mi / 4,675 km
Flight time6h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: LHR
Full nameLondon Heathrow Airport
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
Destination: KWI
Full nameKuwait International Airport
IATA / ICAOKWI / OKKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuwait
Passengers/yr15.4M
Elevation206 ft / 63 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LHR to KWI flights.
Nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kuwait International Airport take approximately 6h 20m. The route covers 2,905 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SriLankan Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from LHR to KWI. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAI, AUH, DMM, MAA, TBS, DOH, RUH, IST, BAH, JED, BCN, DXB, MXP, AMM, BOM, MAD, BEY, FCO, ADD, DEL, HYD, JFK and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kuwait City is 2 hours ahead of London.
Yes, return flights from KWI to LHR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LHR to KWI

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

LHR to KWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LHR to KWI ranges from 6 hours 20 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

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.