KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,019 km
6,847 miles
SDY
Sidney
United States
Distance
11,019 km
6,847 mi / 5,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SDY
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sidney-Richland Regional Airport
IATA Code KWI SDY
ICAO Code OKKK KSDY
City Kuwait City Sidney
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Denver
Elevation 206 ft 1,985 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 47.710000, -104.190000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sidney (SDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) in Sidney, United States is 11,019 kilometers (6,847 miles / 5,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:11 in Kuwait City, it's 10:11 in Sidney. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,779 feet between the two airports. Sidney-Richland Regional Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Sidney (SDY) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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