KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,516 km
3,427 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
5,516 km
3,427 mi / 2,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI ZBY
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code KWI ZBY
ICAO Code OKKK VLSB
City Kuwait City Sayaboury
Country Kuwait Laos
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 206 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 19.230000, 101.730000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 5,516 kilometers (3,427 miles / 2,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Laos. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:56 in Kuwait City, it's 02:56 in Sayaboury. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,041 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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