KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
9,469 km
5,884 miles
MTX
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
9,469 km
5,884 mi / 5,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
north

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KWI MTX
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Metro Field
IATA Code KWI MTX
ICAO Code OKKK KMTF
City Kuwait City Fairbanks
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Anchorage
Elevation 206 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 64.810000, -147.760000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Fairbanks (MTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States is 9,469 kilometers (5,884 miles / 5,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 21:24 in Kuwait City, it's 09:24 in Fairbanks. With a 12-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 Fairbanks (MTX) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Metro Field (MTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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