AXR
Arutua Airport
French Polynesia
12,412 km
7,712 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
12,412 km
7,712 mi / 6,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

AXR KUL
Airport Name Arutua Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code AXR KUL
ICAO Code NTGU WMKK
City N/A Kuala Lumpur
Country French Polynesia Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 9 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -15.250000, -146.620000 2.750000, 101.710000

Arutua Airport (AXR) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 12,412 kilometers (7,712 miles / 6,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:31 in Arutua Airport, it's 12:31 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 18-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 Arutua Airport (AXR) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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