KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,596 km
2,856 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
4,596 km
2,856 mi / 2,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI MMQ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code KWI MMQ
ICAO Code OKKK FLBA
City Kuwait City Mbala
Country Kuwait Zambia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 206 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 4,596 kilometers (2,856 miles / 2,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 Zambia. 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 22:07 in Kuwait City, it's 21:07 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,248 feet between the two airports. Mbala Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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