KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,985 km
2,476 miles
SIR
Sion
Switzerland
Distance
3,985 km
2,476 mi / 2,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SIR
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sion Airport
IATA Code KWI SIR
ICAO Code OKKK LSGS
City Kuwait City Sion
Country Kuwait Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Europe/Zurich
Elevation 206 ft 1,585 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 46.220000, 7.330000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sion (SIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sion Airport (SIR) in Sion, Switzerland is 3,985 kilometers (2,476 miles / 2,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:15 in Kuwait City, it's 19:15 in Sion.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,379 feet between the two airports. Sion Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Sion (SIR) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). 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 Sion Airport (SIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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