KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,056 km
5,627 miles
SAU
Sawu-Sawu Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,056 km
5,627 mi / 4,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KWI SAU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sawu Airport
IATA Code KWI SAU
ICAO Code OKKK WRKS
City Kuwait City Sawu-Sawu Island
Country Kuwait Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Makassar
Elevation 206 ft 530 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -10.480000, 121.900000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia is 9,056 kilometers (5,627 miles / 4,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:33 in Kuwait City, it's 14:33 in Sawu-Sawu Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 302° (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 Sawu Airport (SAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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