KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,965 km
2,464 miles
SHY
Shinyanga
Tanzania
Distance
3,965 km
2,464 mi / 2,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SHY
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Shinyanga Airport
IATA Code KWI SHY
ICAO Code OKKK HTSY
City Kuwait City Shinyanga
Country Kuwait Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 206 ft 3,800 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -3.610000, 33.500000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Shinyanga (SHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 3,965 kilometers (2,464 miles / 2,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:09 in Kuwait City, it's 02:09 in Shinyanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,594 feet between the two airports. Shinyanga Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Shinyanga (SHY) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 22° (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 Shinyanga Airport (SHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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