KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
1,311 km
814 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,311 km
814 mi / 708 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

KWI SHW
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code KWI SHW
ICAO Code OKKK OESH
City Kuwait City N/A
Country Kuwait Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 206 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 17.470000, 47.120000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 1,311 kilometers (814 miles / 708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:11 in Kuwait City, it's 04:11 in Sharurah Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,157 feet between the two airports. Sharurah Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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