KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,243 km
8,229 miles
MZK
Marakei
Kiribati
Distance
13,243 km
8,229 mi / 7,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
69°
east northeast

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KWI MZK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Marakei Airport
IATA Code KWI MZK
ICAO Code OKKK NGMK
City Kuwait City Marakei
Country Kuwait Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 206 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 2.060000, 173.270000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Marakei (MZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Marakei Airport (MZK) in Marakei, Kiribati is 13,243 kilometers (8,229 miles / 7,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Kiribati. 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 22:26 in Kuwait City, it's 07:26 in Marakei. With a 9-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 Marakei (MZK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 305° (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 Marakei Airport (MZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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