KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,958 km
4,324 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
6,958 km
4,324 mi / 3,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI PVG
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code KWI PVG
ICAO Code OKKK ZSPD
City Kuwait City Shanghai
Country Kuwait China
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 206 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 31.140000, 121.810000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 6,958 kilometers (4,324 miles / 3,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Kuwait City, it's 10:29 in Shanghai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 289° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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