IMK
Simikot
Nepal
3,681 km
2,288 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
3,681 km
2,288 mi / 1,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

IMK KUL
Airport Name Simikot Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code IMK KUL
ICAO Code VNST WMKK
City Simikot Kuala Lumpur
Country Nepal Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 9,246 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 29.970000, 81.820000 2.750000, 101.710000

Simikot (IMK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 3,681 kilometers (2,288 miles / 1,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:59 in Simikot, it's 11:14 in Kuala Lumpur.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,177 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Simikot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Simikot (IMK) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Simikot Airport (IMK) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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