KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,725 km
2,936 miles
MEW
Mweka
DR Congo
Distance
4,725 km
2,936 mi / 2,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI MEW
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Mweka Airport
IATA Code KWI MEW
ICAO Code OKKK FZVM
City Kuwait City Mweka
Country Kuwait DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 206 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -4.850000, 21.550000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Mweka (MEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Mweka Airport (MEW) in Mweka, DR Congo is 4,725 kilometers (2,936 miles / 2,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with DR Congo. 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 08:43 in Kuwait City, it's 07:43 in Mweka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,762 feet between the two airports. Mweka Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Mweka (MEW) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 35° (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 Mweka Airport (MEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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