KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,298 km
5,778 miles
MJK
Monkey Mia
Australia
Distance
9,298 km
5,778 mi / 5,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
124°
southeast

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KWI MJK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Shark Bay Airport
IATA Code KWI MJK
ICAO Code OKKK YSHK
City Kuwait City Monkey Mia
Country Kuwait Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Australia/Perth
Elevation 206 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -25.890000, 113.580000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Monkey Mia (MJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Shark Bay Airport (MJK) in Monkey Mia, Australia is 9,298 kilometers (5,778 miles / 5,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:01 in Kuwait City, it's 13:01 in Monkey Mia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Monkey Mia (MJK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 307° (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 Shark Bay Airport (MJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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