KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
1,430 km
889 miles
SYE
Sadah
Yemen
Distance
1,430 km
889 mi / 772 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
199°
south southwest

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KWI SYE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sadah Airport
IATA Code KWI SYE
ICAO Code OKKK OYSH
City Kuwait City Sadah
Country Kuwait Yemen
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Aden
Elevation 206 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 16.970000, 43.730000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sadah (SYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sadah Airport (SYE) in Sadah, Yemen is 1,430 kilometers (889 miles / 772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Yemen. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:42 in Kuwait City, it's 17:42 in Sadah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,732 feet between the two airports. Sadah 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 Sadah (SYE) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 17° (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 Sadah Airport (SYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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