KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,545 km
4,067 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
6,545 km
4,067 mi / 3,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

KWI WYE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code KWI WYE
ICAO Code OKKK GFYE
City Kuwait City Yengema
Country Kuwait Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Freetown
Elevation 206 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 8.610000, -11.050000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 6,545 kilometers (4,067 miles / 3,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 21:14 in Kuwait City, it's 18:14 in Yengema. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,094 feet between the two airports. Yengema Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Yengema (WYE) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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