KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,897 km
4,285 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
6,897 km
4,285 mi / 3,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
213°
south southwest

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KWI SZM
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code KWI SZM
ICAO Code OKKK FYSS
City Kuwait City N/A
Country Kuwait Namibia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 206 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 6,897 kilometers (4,285 miles / 3,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 Namibia. 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 14:09 in Kuwait City, it's 13:09 in Sesriem Airstrip.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,248 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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