KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
2,770 km
1,721 miles
MAK
Malakal
South Sudan
Distance
2,770 km
1,721 mi / 1,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
221°
southwest

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KWI MAK
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Malakal Airport
IATA Code KWI MAK
ICAO Code OKKK HSSM
City Kuwait City Malakal
Country Kuwait South Sudan
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Juba
Elevation 206 ft 1,291 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 9.560000, 31.650000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Malakal (MAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Malakal Airport (MAK) in Malakal, South Sudan is 2,770 kilometers (1,721 miles / 1,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with South Sudan. 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 03:32 in Kuwait City, it's 02:32 in Malakal.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,085 feet between the two airports. Malakal Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Malakal (MAK) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 36° (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 Malakal Airport (MAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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