BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
18,578 km
11,544 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
18,578 km
11,544 mi / 10,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BAI KUL
Airport Name Buenos Aires Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code BAI KUL
ICAO Code MRBA WMKK
City Punta Arenas Kuala Lumpur
Country Costa Rica Malaysia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 1,214 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 9.160000, -83.330000 2.750000, 101.710000

Punta Arenas (BAI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 18,578 kilometers (11,544 miles / 10,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Costa Rica 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 21:51 in Punta Arenas, it's 11:51 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 14-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 1,145 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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