KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,896 km
3,042 miles
MKU
Makokou
Gabon
Distance
4,896 km
3,042 mi / 2,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI MKU
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Makokou Airport
IATA Code KWI MKU
ICAO Code OKKK FOOK
City Kuwait City Makokou
Country Kuwait Gabon
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Libreville
Elevation 206 ft 1,726 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 0.580000, 12.890000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Makokou (MKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Makokou Airport (MKU) in Makokou, Gabon is 4,896 kilometers (3,042 miles / 2,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Gabon. 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 08:21 in Kuwait City, it's 06:21 in Makokou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,520 feet between the two airports. Makokou Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Makokou (MKU) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 46° (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 Makokou Airport (MKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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