KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,112 km
1,934 miles
ZLX
Zalingei
Sudan
Distance
3,112 km
1,934 mi / 1,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI ZLX
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Zalingei Airport
IATA Code KWI ZLX
ICAO Code OKKK HSZA
City Kuwait City Zalingei
Country Kuwait Sudan
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 206 ft 2,953 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 12.900000, 23.480000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Zalingei (ZLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Zalingei Airport (ZLX) in Zalingei, Sudan is 3,112 kilometers (1,934 miles / 1,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Sudan. 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 08:11 in Kuwait City, it's 07:11 in Zalingei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,747 feet between the two airports. Zalingei Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Zalingei (ZLX) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 50° (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 Zalingei Airport (ZLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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