KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
7,900 km
4,909 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
7,900 km
4,909 mi / 4,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
95°
east

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KWI SXS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code KWI SXS
ICAO Code OKKK WBKH
City Kuwait City Sahabat
Country Kuwait Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Kuching
Elevation 206 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 5.090000, 119.090000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 7,900 kilometers (4,909 miles / 4,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:01 in Kuwait City, it's 17:01 in Sahabat. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sahabat (SXS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). 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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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