KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
15,538 km
9,655 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
15,538 km
9,655 mi / 8,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
76°
east northeast

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KWI MXS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code KWI MXS
ICAO Code OKKK NSMA
City Kuwait City Maota
Country Kuwait Samoa
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Apia
Elevation 206 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 15,538 kilometers (9,655 miles / 8,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Samoa. 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 08:44 in Kuwait City, it's 18:44 in Maota. With a 10-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 Maota (MXS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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