KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,861 km
4,263 miles
SIS
Sishen
South Africa
Distance
6,861 km
4,263 mi / 3,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
205°
south southwest

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KWI SIS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sishen Airport
IATA Code KWI SIS
ICAO Code OKKK FASS
City Kuwait City Sishen
Country Kuwait South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 206 ft 3,848 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -27.650000, 23.000000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sishen (SIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 6,861 kilometers (4,263 miles / 3,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 South Africa. 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 16:15 in Kuwait City, it's 15:15 in Sishen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,642 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 25° (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 Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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