KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,714 km
4,172 miles
LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
Distance
6,714 km
4,172 mi / 3,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI LAY
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Ladysmith Airport
IATA Code KWI LAY
ICAO Code OKKK FALY
City Kuwait City Ladysmith
Country Kuwait South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 206 ft 3,548 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -28.580000, 29.750000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Ladysmith (LAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa is 6,714 kilometers (4,172 miles / 3,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 South Africa. 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 15:50 in Kuwait City, it's 14:50 in Ladysmith.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,342 feet between the two airports. Ladysmith Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Ladysmith (LAY) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Ladysmith Airport (LAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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