AEL
Albert Lea
United States
14,637 km
9,095 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
14,637 km
9,095 mi / 7,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AEL KUL
Airport Name Albert Lea Municipal Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code AEL KUL
ICAO Code KAEL WMKK
City Albert Lea Kuala Lumpur
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 1,261 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 43.680000, -93.370000 2.750000, 101.710000

Albert Lea (AEL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) in Albert Lea, United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 14,637 kilometers (9,095 miles / 7,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 United States 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 02:39 in Albert Lea, it's 16:39 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 1,192 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Albert Lea Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Albert Lea (AEL) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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