KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
2,364 km
1,469 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
2,364 km
1,469 mi / 1,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI SGA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code KWI SGA
ICAO Code OKKK OASN
City Kuwait City Sheghnan
Country Kuwait Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Kabul
Elevation 206 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 37.570000, 71.500000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 2,364 kilometers (1,469 miles / 1,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 11:52 in Kuwait City, it's 13:22 in Sheghnan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,494 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). 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 Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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