Airport Comparison
| GON | KUL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Groton-New London Airport | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
| IATA Code | GON | KUL |
| ICAO Code | KGON | WMKK |
| City | Groton (New London) | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country | United States | Malaysia |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Elevation | 9 ft | 69 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.330000, -72.050000 | 2.750000, 101.710000 |
Groton (New London) (GON) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Groton-New London Airport (GON) in Groton (New London), United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 15,073 kilometers (9,366 miles / 8,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 9°.
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 04:17 in Groton (New London), it's 17:17 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 13-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 Groton (New London) (GON) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Groton-New London Airport (GON) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.