KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,520 km
7,779 miles
MAF
Midland
United States
Distance
12,520 km
7,779 mi / 6,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI MAF
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
IATA Code KWI MAF
ICAO Code OKKK KMAF
City Kuwait City Midland
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 2,872 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 31.940000, -102.200000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Midland (MAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Midland International Air And Space Port Airport (MAF) in Midland, United States is 12,520 kilometers (7,779 miles / 6,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 22:03 in Kuwait City, it's 13:03 in Midland. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,666 feet between the two airports. Midland International Air And Space Port Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Midland (MAF) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 28° (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 Midland International Air And Space Port Airport (MAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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