Airport Comparison
| BYS | KUL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bicycle Lake Army Air Field | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
| IATA Code | BYS | KUL |
| ICAO Code | KBYS | WMKK |
| City | Fort Irwin/Barstow | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country | United States | Malaysia |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Elevation | 2,350 ft | 69 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.280000, -116.630000 | 2.750000, 101.710000 |
Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 14,202 kilometers (8,825 miles / 7,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.
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 10:12 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 02:12 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 2,281 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.
The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 40° (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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.