GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
4,158 km
2,584 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
4,158 km
2,584 mi / 2,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
309°
northwest

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GIU KWI
Airport Name Sigiriya Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GIU KWI
ICAO Code VCCS OKKK
City Sigiriya Kuwait City
Country Sri Lanka Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 630 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 7.960000, 80.730000 29.230000, 47.980000

Sigiriya (GIU) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 4,158 kilometers (2,584 miles / 2,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Sri Lanka with Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:57 in Sigiriya, it's 02:27 in Kuwait City.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Sigiriya (GIU) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sigiriya Airport (GIU) and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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