Airport Comparison
Kuwait City (KWI) to Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Saumlaki Airport (SXK) in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island, Indonesia is 9,800 kilometers (6,090 miles / 5,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 100°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:29 in Kuwait City, it's 11:29 in Saumlaki-Yamdena Island. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Saumlaki-Yamdena Island (SXK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). 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 Saumlaki Airport (SXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.