KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,742 km
8,539 miles
MEC
Manta
Ecuador
Distance
13,742 km
8,539 mi / 7,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI MEC
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Eloy Alfaro International Airport
IATA Code KWI MEC
ICAO Code OKKK SEMT
City Kuwait City Manta
Country Kuwait Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Guayaquil
Elevation 206 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -0.950000, -80.680000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Manta (MEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) in Manta, Ecuador is 13,742 kilometers (8,539 miles / 7,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:26 in Kuwait City, it's 21:26 in Manta. With a 8-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 Manta (MEC) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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