Airport Comparison
| KWI | MGW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kuwait International Airport | Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field |
| IATA Code | KWI | MGW |
| ICAO Code | OKKK | KMGW |
| City | Kuwait City | Morgantown |
| Country | Kuwait | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuwait | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 206 ft | 1,244 ft |
| Coordinates | 29.230000, 47.980000 | 39.600000, -79.900000 |
Kuwait City (KWI) to Morgantown (MGW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) in Morgantown, United States is 10,656 kilometers (6,621 miles / 5,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.
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 18:14 in Kuwait City, it's 10:14 in Morgantown. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,038 feet between the two airports. Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.
The return flight from Morgantown (MGW) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 44° (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 Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.