KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,735 km
6,670 miles
MDF
Medford
United States
Distance
10,735 km
6,670 mi / 5,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI MDF
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Taylor County Airport
IATA Code KWI MDF
ICAO Code OKKK KMDZ
City Kuwait City Medford
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 1,478 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 45.100000, -90.300000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Medford (MDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Taylor County Airport (MDF) in Medford, United States is 10,735 kilometers (6,670 miles / 5,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 17:22 in Kuwait City, it's 08:22 in Medford. 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 1,272 feet between the two airports. Taylor County Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Medford (MDF) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 36° (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 Taylor County Airport (MDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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