KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,615 km
8,460 miles
MPN
Mount Pleasant
FK
Distance
13,615 km
8,460 mi / 7,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
225°
southwest

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KWI MPN
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Mount Pleasant Airport
IATA Code KWI MPN
ICAO Code OKKK EGYP
City Kuwait City Mount Pleasant
Country Kuwait FK
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Atlantic/Stanley
Elevation 206 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -51.820000, -58.450000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Mount Pleasant (MPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN) in Mount Pleasant, FK is 13,615 kilometers (8,460 miles / 7,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:40 in Kuwait City, it's 23:40 in Mount Pleasant. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Mount Pleasant (MPN) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 83° (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 Mount Pleasant Airport (MPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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