FAO
Faro
Portugal
11,550 km
7,177 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
11,550 km
7,177 mi / 6,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
76°
east northeast

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FAO KUL
Airport Name Faro Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code FAO KUL
ICAO Code LPFR WMKK
City Faro Kuala Lumpur
Country Portugal Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 24 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 2.750000, 101.710000

Faro (FAO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 11,550 kilometers (7,177 miles / 6,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:08 in Faro, it's 11:08 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 8-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 Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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