KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
11,007 km
6,839 miles
MXE
Maxton
United States
Distance
11,007 km
6,839 mi / 5,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI MXE
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Laurinburg/Maxton Airport
IATA Code KWI MXE
ICAO Code OKKK KMEB
City Kuwait City Maxton
Country Kuwait United States
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/New_York
Elevation 206 ft 216 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 34.790000, -79.370000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Maxton (MXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Laurinburg/Maxton Airport (MXE) in Maxton, United States is 11,007 kilometers (6,839 miles / 5,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 04:25 in Kuwait City, it's 20:25 in Maxton. With a 8-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 Maxton (MXE) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 45° (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 Laurinburg/Maxton Airport (MXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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