KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,042 km
2,511 miles
SXJ
Shanshan
China
Distance
4,042 km
2,511 mi / 2,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
56°
northeast

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KWI SXJ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Shanshan Airport
IATA Code KWI SXJ
ICAO Code OKKK ZWSS
City Kuwait City Shanshan
Country Kuwait China
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 206 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 42.910000, 90.250000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Shanshan (SXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Shanshan Airport (SXJ) in Shanshan, China is 4,042 kilometers (2,511 miles / 2,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:38 in Kuwait City, it's 14:38 in Shanshan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shanshan (SXJ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Shanshan Airport (SXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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