KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
12,061 km
7,494 miles
MPS
Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
12,061 km
7,494 mi / 6,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
328°
north northwest

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KWI MPS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Mount Pleasant Regional Airport
IATA Code KWI MPS
ICAO Code OKKK KOSA
City Kuwait City Mount Pleasant
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Chicago
Elevation 206 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 33.100000, -94.960000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Mount Pleasant (MPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) in Mount Pleasant, United States is 12,061 kilometers (7,494 miles / 6,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 03:43 in Kuwait City, it's 18:43 in Mount Pleasant. 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.

The return flight from Mount Pleasant (MPS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 34° (north 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 Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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