GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
14,460 km
8,985 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
14,460 km
8,985 mi / 7,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Phoenix
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GCN KUL
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code GCN KUL
ICAO Code KGCN WMKK
City Grand Canyon Kuala Lumpur
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 6,609 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 2.750000, 101.710000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 14,460 kilometers (8,985 miles / 7,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 16:29 in Grand Canyon, it's 07:29 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 15-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 6,540 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 36° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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