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Flight Distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KWIOKKK
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport
Great Circle Path
6,915 km4,297 miles • 3,734 NM
Destination Airport
ZSSSSHA
Shanghai (Minhang), China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Direct Distance
6,915 km
4,297 Statute Miles
3,734 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
8h 38m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
622 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
68° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
8h 38m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
8h 1m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
13h 48m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 KW→🌐 CN
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
- City / Country: Kuwait City, Kuwait
- ICAO Code: OKKK
- Coordinates: 29.2245°, 47.9698°
- Timezone: Asia/Kuwait
- Elevation: 206 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
- City / Country: Shanghai (Minhang), China
- ICAO Code: ZSSS
- Coordinates: 31.1981°, 121.3343°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 10 ft
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