KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,788 km
7,324 miles
MEI
Meridian
United States
Distance
11,788 km
7,324 mi / 6,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
323°
northwest

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KWI MEI
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Key Field
IATA Code KWI MEI
ICAO Code OKKK KMEI
City Kuwait City Meridian
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 32.330000, -88.750000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Meridian (MEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Key Field (MEI) in Meridian, United States is 11,788 kilometers (7,324 miles / 6,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 17:08 in Kuwait City, it's 08:08 in Meridian. 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.

The return flight from Meridian (MEI) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 38° (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 Key Field (MEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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