# Distance from Alexandria (ESF) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

> 15,940 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,940 km / 9,905 mi / 8,607 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 336° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 20° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Malaysia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +13h (When it's 13:16 in Alexandria, it's 02:16 in Kuala Lumpur)
- **Elevation difference**: 43 ft (KUL is lower than ESF)

## Airports

### [Esler Regional Airport (ESF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/esf-alexandria-esler-regional-airport/1ef266df-1a3e-673a-a19e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Alexandria, United States
- ICAO: KESF
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 31.390000, -92.300000
- Elevation: 112 ft

### [Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kul-kuala-lumpur-kuala-lumpur-international-airport/1ef266df-fe90-65fa-bce1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- ICAO: WMKK
- Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates: 2.750000, 101.710000
- Elevation: 69 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:16 in Alexandria, it's 02:16 in Kuala Lumpur.
With a 13-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Esler Regional Airport (ESF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/esf-alexandria-esler-regional-airport/1ef266df-1a3e-673a-a19e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kul-kuala-lumpur-kuala-lumpur-international-airport/1ef266df-fe90-65fa-bce1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)