ATH
Athens
Greece
8,748 km
5,436 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
8,748 km
5,436 mi / 4,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

ATH KUL
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code ATH KUL
ICAO Code LGAV WMKK
City Athens Kuala Lumpur
Country Greece Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 308 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 2.750000, 101.710000

Athens (ATH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 8,748 kilometers (5,436 miles / 4,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:21 in Athens, it's 16:21 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 6-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 Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 308° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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