Sydney (Mascot) to Kuwait City
16h 26m The flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) covers 12,896 km (8,013 miles) and takes approximately 16h 26m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 289°, passing near 3.8° S, 97.7° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 23h 27m | 23h 52m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 32m | 16h 57m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 20m | 14h 45m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 10m | 15h 36m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| SYD | KWI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Kuwait International Airport |
| City | Sydney (Mascot) | Kuwait City |
| Country | Australia | Kuwait |
| ICAO | YSSY | OKKK |
| Coordinates | -33.9461, 151.177 | 29.2245, 47.9698 |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 206 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Sydney (Mascot) to Kuwait City?
A non-stop flight from Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Kuwait City (KWI) takes about 16h 26m. The great-circle distance is 12,896 km (8,013 miles, 6,963 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 289°.
How far is Sydney (Mascot) from Kuwait City?
12,896 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,013 miles or 6,963 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between SYD and KWI?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,896 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 16h 26m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Sydney (Mascot)
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.