# Distance from Yamagata (GAJ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

> 5,575 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,575 km / 3,464 mi / 3,010 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 234° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 40° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Malaysia
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 09:44 in Yamagata, it's 08:44 in Kuala Lumpur)
- **Elevation difference**: 284 ft (KUL is lower than GAJ)

## Airports

### [Yamagata Airport (GAJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gaj-yamagata-yamagata-airport/1ef266df-8c76-65fa-b76a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Yamagata, Japan
- ICAO: RJSC
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 38.410000, 140.370000
- Elevation: 353 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 a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:44 in Yamagata, it's 08:44 in Kuala Lumpur.

## Related

- [Yamagata Airport (GAJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gaj-yamagata-yamagata-airport/1ef266df-8c76-65fa-b76a-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)