KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,141 km
6,923 miles
MLV
Merluna Airport
Australia
Distance
11,141 km
6,923 mi / 6,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI MLV
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Merluna Airport
IATA Code KWI MLV
ICAO Code OKKK YMEU
City Kuwait City N/A
Country Kuwait Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 206 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -13.050000, 142.480000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Merluna Airport (MLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Merluna Airport (MLV) in Merluna Airport, Australia is 11,141 kilometers (6,923 miles / 6,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Australia. 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 18:05 in Kuwait City, it's 01:05 in Merluna Airport. With a 7-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 Merluna Airport (MLV) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Merluna Airport (MLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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