KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
13,592 km
8,445 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
13,592 km
8,445 mi / 7,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWI XMS
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code KWI XMS
ICAO Code OKKK SEMC
City Kuwait City Macas
Country Kuwait Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Kuwait America/Guayaquil
Elevation 206 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 13,592 kilometers (8,445 miles / 7,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Ecuador. 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 03:27 in Kuwait City, it's 19:27 in Macas. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,246 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 56° (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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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