KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,783 km
3,593 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
5,783 km
3,593 mi / 3,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SJQ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code KWI SJQ
ICAO Code OKKK FLSS
City Kuwait City Sesheke
Country Kuwait Zambia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 206 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 5,783 kilometers (3,593 miles / 3,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Zambia. 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 22:26 in Kuwait City, it's 21:26 in Sesheke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,894 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 26° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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