KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,013 km
7,465 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
12,013 km
7,465 mi / 6,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KWI MDY
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code KWI MDY
ICAO Code OKKK PMDY
City Kuwait City Midway Atoll
Country Kuwait UM
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Midway
Elevation 206 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 28.200000, -177.380000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 12,013 kilometers (7,465 miles / 6,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:47 in Kuwait City, it's 06:47 in Midway Atoll. With a 14-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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