ALA
Almaty
Kazakhstan
5,130 km
3,188 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
5,130 km
3,188 mi / 2,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ALA KUL
Airport Name Almaty International Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code ALA KUL
ICAO Code UAAA WMKK
City Almaty Kuala Lumpur
Country Kazakhstan Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Almaty Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,238 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 77.040000 2.750000, 101.710000

Almaty (ALA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 5,130 kilometers (3,188 miles / 2,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kazakhstan with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:34 in Almaty, it's 16:34 in Kuala Lumpur. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,169 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Almaty International Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Almaty (ALA) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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