KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,518 km
5,914 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
9,518 km
5,914 mi / 5,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
29°
north northeast

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KWI SYA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code KWI SYA
ICAO Code OKKK PASY
City Kuwait City Shemya
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Adak
Elevation 206 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 52.700000, 174.100000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 9,518 kilometers (5,914 miles / 5,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:08 in Kuwait City, it's 06:08 in Shemya. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shemya (SYA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 315° (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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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