KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,693 km
3,537 miles
NEU
Sam Neua Airport
Laos
Distance
5,693 km
3,537 mi / 3,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
86°
east

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KWI NEU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sam Neua Airport
IATA Code KWI NEU
ICAO Code OKKK VLSN
City Kuwait City N/A
Country Kuwait Laos
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 206 ft 3,281 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 20.420000, 104.070000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) in Sam Neua Airport, Laos is 5,693 kilometers (3,537 miles / 3,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Kuwait with Laos. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:24 in Kuwait City, it's 20:24 in Sam Neua Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,075 feet between the two airports. Sam Neua Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Sam Neua Airport (NEU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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