ASI
Ascension Island
SH
12,923 km
8,030 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
12,923 km
8,030 mi / 6,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
91°
east

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ASI KUL
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code ASI KUL
ICAO Code FHAW WMKK
City Ascension Island Kuala Lumpur
Country SH Malaysia
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 278 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 2.750000, 101.710000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 12,923 kilometers (8,030 miles / 6,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 SH with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:39 in Ascension Island, it's 15:39 in Kuala Lumpur. 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.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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