KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
1,959 km
1,217 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
1,959 km
1,217 mi / 1,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SHC
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code KWI SHC
ICAO Code OKKK HASR
City Kuwait City Shire
Country Kuwait Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 206 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 14.080000, 38.270000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 1,959 kilometers (1,217 miles / 1,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 14:36 in Kuwait City, it's 14:36 in Shire.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,001 feet between the two airports. Shire Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shire (SHC) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 29° (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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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