KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
2,028 km
1,260 miles
OAS
Sharana
Afghanistan
Distance
2,028 km
1,260 mi / 1,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI OAS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sharana Airstrip
IATA Code KWI OAS
ICAO Code OKKK OASA
City Kuwait City Sharana
Country Kuwait Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Kabul
Elevation 206 ft 7,340 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 33.130000, 68.840000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sharana (OAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sharana Airstrip (OAS) in Sharana, Afghanistan is 2,028 kilometers (1,260 miles / 1,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:12 in Kuwait City, it's 22:42 in Sharana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,134 feet between the two airports. Sharana Airstrip sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sharana (OAS) to Kuwait City (KWI) 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Sharana Airstrip (OAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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