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MCIKansas City·Kansas City International·Kansas City, United States
How long is your layover?
30 min45 min1 hr1¼ hr1½ hr2 hr2½ hr3 hr4 hr
Recommended minimum45 minutes
Quick Stats
Concourses
2
Concourse A, Concourse B
Max Transit
15m
via walking
Avg. Security
12m
~6m with PreCheck
Primary Hub
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Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
35min
Domestic → International
50min
International → Domestic
60min
International → International
60min
Kansas City skylinePhoto by Matthew Chirinos on Pexels
AD PLACEMENT — CONTEXTUAL
Getting Between Concourses
The new terminal is a single unified building with two connected concourses (A and B) branching from a central hub area, so all transit is on foot with no train or shuttle required. There is no need to re-clear security for domestic-to-domestic connections since it's a single post-security zone, but international arrivals must clear Customs and Border Protection and recheck bags/security before continuing to a connecting flight.
Busyness — Connection Risk
12a6a12p6p12a
Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Key Facts
Brand-new single-terminal design (2023)
No inter-terminal shuttle or train needed
Light connecting traffic, low congestion
Simple walk-only transfers post-security
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at MCI?

Below MCI's domestic MCT of 35 minutes, leaving no margin for delays. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at MCI?

Comfortable for a simple domestic-to-domestic connection in the single-terminal layout. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at MCI?

Comfortable for nearly any domestic or domestic-international connection at this low-congestion airport. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at MCI?

Ample time even for international arrivals needing to clear Customs and recheck security. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at MCI?

Very comfortable margin for any connection type, including international-to-international transfers. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at MCI?

More than enough time for any connection scenario at this efficiently sized airport. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at MCI?

Long layover with time to explore the terminal's dining and shopping options. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at MCI?

Excessive buffer for MCI's compact, low-traffic terminal. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at MCI?

Very long layover; consider a lounge or leaving the airport briefly given the light connecting traffic. See full 4 hr guide →

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