KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
10,968 km
6,815 miles
MPY
Maripasoula
GF
Distance
10,968 km
6,815 mi / 5,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

KWI MPY
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Maripasoula Airport
IATA Code KWI MPY
ICAO Code OKKK SOOA
City Kuwait City Maripasoula
Country Kuwait GF
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Cayenne
Elevation 206 ft 406 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 3.660000, -54.040000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Maripasoula (MPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Maripasoula Airport (MPY) in Maripasoula, GF is 10,968 kilometers (6,815 miles / 5,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 GF. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:10 in Kuwait City, it's 22:10 in Maripasoula. With a 6-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 Maripasoula (MPY) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Maripasoula Airport (MPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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