KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
2,713 km
1,686 miles
SXU
Soddu
Ethiopia
Distance
2,713 km
1,686 mi / 1,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SXU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Soddu Airport
IATA Code KWI SXU
ICAO Code OKKK HASD
City Kuwait City Soddu
Country Kuwait Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 206 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 6.820000, 37.750000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Soddu (SXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Soddu Airport (SXU) in Soddu, Ethiopia is 2,713 kilometers (1,686 miles / 1,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, 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 Ethiopia. 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 00:44 in Kuwait City, it's 00:44 in Soddu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,194 feet between the two airports. Soddu Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Soddu (SXU) 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 Soddu Airport (SXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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