KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,039 km
3,131 miles
MEK
Meknes
Morocco
Distance
5,039 km
3,131 mi / 2,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI MEK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Bassatine Airport
IATA Code KWI MEK
ICAO Code OKKK GMFM
City Kuwait City Meknes
Country Kuwait Morocco
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 206 ft 1,890 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 33.880000, -5.520000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Meknes (MEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Bassatine Airport (MEK) in Meknes, Morocco is 5,039 kilometers (3,131 miles / 2,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Morocco. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:03 in Kuwait City, it's 02:03 in Meknes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,684 feet between the two airports. Bassatine Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Meknes (MEK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Bassatine Airport (MEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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