KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,761 km
2,958 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
4,761 km
2,958 mi / 2,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SKO
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code KWI SKO
ICAO Code OKKK DNSO
City Kuwait City Sokoto
Country Kuwait Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Lagos
Elevation 206 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 12.920000, 5.210000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 4,761 kilometers (2,958 miles / 2,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Nigeria. 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 02:08 in Kuwait City, it's 00:08 in Sokoto.

The return flight from Sokoto (SKO) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 61° (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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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