BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
13,645 km
8,479 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
13,645 km
8,479 mi / 7,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BLU KUL
Airport Name Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code BLU KUL
ICAO Code KBLU WMKK
City Emigrant Gap Kuala Lumpur
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5,284 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, -120.710000 2.750000, 101.710000

Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 13,645 kilometers (8,479 miles / 7,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 03:01 in Emigrant Gap, it's 19:01 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 16-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 5,215 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) follows a heading of 38° (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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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