AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
17,575 km
10,921 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
17,575 km
10,921 mi / 9,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Guatemala
Heading
322°
northwest

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AAZ KUL
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code AAZ KUL
ICAO Code MGQZ WMKK
City Quezaltenango Kuala Lumpur
Country Guatemala Malaysia
Timezone America/Guatemala Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 7,779 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 2.750000, 101.710000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 17,575 kilometers (10,921 miles / 9,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Guatemala with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:44 in Quezaltenango, it's 18:44 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 14-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 7,710 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 36° (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 Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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