EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
7,873 km
4,892 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
7,873 km
4,892 mi / 4,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
293°
west northwest

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EKS KWI
Airport Name Shakhtyorsk Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code EKS KWI
ICAO Code UHSK OKKK
City Shakhtersk Kuwait City
Country Russia Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 50 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, 142.080000 29.230000, 47.980000

Shakhtersk (EKS) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 7,873 kilometers (4,892 miles / 4,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Russia with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:34 in Shakhtersk, it's 16:34 in Kuwait City. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Shakhtersk (EKS) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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