KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,918 km
3,056 miles
TSH
Tshikapa
DR Congo
Distance
4,918 km
3,056 mi / 2,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI TSH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Tshikapa Airport
IATA Code KWI TSH
ICAO Code OKKK FZUK
City Kuwait City Tshikapa
Country Kuwait DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 206 ft 1,595 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -6.440000, 20.790000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Tshikapa (TSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Tshikapa Airport (TSH) in Tshikapa, DR Congo is 4,918 kilometers (3,056 miles / 2,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 DR Congo. 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 16:10 in Kuwait City, it's 15:10 in Tshikapa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,389 feet between the two airports. Tshikapa Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Tshikapa (TSH) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 35° (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 Tshikapa Airport (TSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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