AVL
Asheville
United States
15,746 km
9,784 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
15,746 km
9,784 mi / 8,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

AVL KUL
Airport Name Asheville Regional Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code AVL KUL
ICAO Code KAVL WMKK
City Asheville Kuala Lumpur
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,164 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 35.440000, -82.540000 2.750000, 101.710000

Asheville (AVL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) in Asheville, United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 15,746 kilometers (9,784 miles / 8,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 07:02 in Asheville, it's 20:02 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 13-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 2,095 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Asheville Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Asheville (AVL) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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