HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
6,757 km
4,198 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
6,757 km
4,198 mi / 3,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
61°
east northeast

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HGS KWI
Airport Name Hastings Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code HGS KWI
ICAO Code GFHA OKKK
City Freetown Kuwait City
Country Sierra Leone Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 60 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 29.230000, 47.980000

Freetown (HGS) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 6,757 kilometers (4,198 miles / 3,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Sierra Leone with Kuwait. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:17 in Freetown, it's 00:17 in Kuwait City. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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