IKA
Tehran
Iran
6,336 km
3,937 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
6,336 km
3,937 mi / 3,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IKA KUL
Airport Name Imam Khomeini International Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code IKA KUL
ICAO Code OIIE WMKK
City Tehran Kuala Lumpur
Country Iran Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 3,305 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 35.420000, 51.150000 2.750000, 101.710000

Tehran (IKA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, Iran to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 6,336 kilometers (3,937 miles / 3,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Iran with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:05 in Tehran, it's 20:35 in Kuala Lumpur. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,236 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Imam Khomeini International Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tehran (IKA) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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