KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,552 km
8,421 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
13,552 km
8,421 mi / 7,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI MEX
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KWI MEX
ICAO Code OKKK MMMX
City Kuwait City Mexico City
Country Kuwait Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Mexico_City
Elevation 206 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 13,552 kilometers (8,421 miles / 7,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Mexico. 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 10:05 in Kuwait City, it's 01:05 in Mexico City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,110 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 34° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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