KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,904 km
4,290 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
6,904 km
4,290 mi / 3,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SJZ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code KWI SJZ
ICAO Code OKKK LPSJ
City Kuwait City Velas
Country Kuwait Portugal
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 206 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 38.670000, -28.180000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 6,904 kilometers (4,290 miles / 3,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:10 in Kuwait City, it's 10:10 in Velas. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Velas (SJZ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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