Capital Connections

Name: Capital Connections
Start: 2026-10-18T16:00:00Z
End: 2026-10-18T19:00:00Z

Depart from King Khalid International Airport (OERK) or Kuwait International Airport (OKKK), and cross the northern Gulf to arrive at either destination.

Type: Event
Starts: 18 Oct 2026 16:00:00Z
Ends: 18 Oct 2026 19:00:00Z
Airports: OERK, OKKK
Organisers: EMEA / MENA
VATSIM page: Open event page

Description

**The Saudi Arabian and Kuwait & Iraq vACCs proudly present Capital Connections** Connecting two of the Arabian Peninsula’s prominent capitals, Capital Connections brings pilots together for a two-way journey between Riyadh and Kuwait City, showcasing the close regional links between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Experience coordinated operations across both FIRs, with professional ATC coverage and dynamic traffic flows in both directions. Whether departing the heart of Saudi Arabia or setting out from Kuwait, pilots can expect an engaging regional flight across the Arabian Peninsula. Depart from **King Khalid International Airport (OERK)** or **Kuwait International Airport (OKKK)** between 1600z–1800z, and cross the northern Gulf to arrive at either destination from 1630z–1900z on Sunday, 18th October 2026. *Join us for Capital Connections, where two capitals meet across the skies.*