GWS
Glenwood Springs
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/Denver
Heading
321°
northwest

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GWS KUL
Airport Name Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code GWS KUL
ICAO Code KGWS WMKK
City Glenwood Springs Kuala Lumpur
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5,916 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 39.510000, -107.310000 2.750000, 101.710000

Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, 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 321°.

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 06:37 in Glenwood Springs, it's 21:37 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 5,847 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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