KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,769 km
7,313 miles
MCF
Tampa
United States
Distance
11,769 km
7,313 mi / 6,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
316°
northwest

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KWI MCF
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Macdill Afb Airport
IATA Code KWI MCF
ICAO Code OKKK KMCF
City Kuwait City Tampa
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/New_York
Elevation 206 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 27.850000, -82.520000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Tampa (MCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) in Tampa, United States is 11,769 kilometers (7,313 miles / 6,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 02:23 in Kuwait City, it's 18:23 in Tampa. With a 8-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 Tampa (MCF) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 44° (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 Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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