KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,548 km
7,797 miles
MAE
Madera
United States
Distance
12,548 km
7,797 mi / 6,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

KWI MAE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Madera Municipal Airport
IATA Code KWI MAE
ICAO Code OKKK KMAE
City Kuwait City Madera
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 206 ft 255 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 36.990000, -120.110000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Madera (MAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Madera Municipal Airport (MAE) in Madera, United States is 12,548 kilometers (7,797 miles / 6,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:00 in Kuwait City, it's 07:00 in Madera. With a 11-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 Madera (MAE) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 11° (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 Madera Municipal Airport (MAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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