KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,269 km
3,274 miles
SXL
Sligo
Ireland
Distance
5,269 km
3,274 mi / 2,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SXL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sligo Airport
IATA Code KWI SXL
ICAO Code OKKK EISG
City Kuwait City Sligo
Country Kuwait Ireland
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Europe/Dublin
Elevation 206 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 54.280000, -8.600000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sligo (SXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sligo Airport (SXL) in Sligo, Ireland is 5,269 kilometers (3,274 miles / 2,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Ireland. 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 09:08 in Kuwait City, it's 06:08 in Sligo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sligo (SXL) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Sligo Airport (SXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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