HEK
Heihe
China
5,797 km
3,602 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
5,797 km
3,602 mi / 3,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

HEK KUL
Airport Name Heihe Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code HEK KUL
ICAO Code ZYHE WMKK
City Heihe Kuala Lumpur
Country China Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 8,530 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 50.170000, 127.310000 2.750000, 101.710000

Heihe (HEK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 5,797 kilometers (3,602 miles / 3,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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.

This is an international route connecting China with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:18 in Heihe, it's 06:18 in Kuala Lumpur.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,461 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Heihe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Heihe (HEK) follows a heading of 21° (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 Heihe Airport (HEK) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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