The flight distance from San Luis Airport (IPI) in Ipiales, Colombia to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 19,608 kilometers (12,184 miles / 10,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Colombia with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:11 in Ipiales, it's 04:11 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,696 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than San Luis Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Ipiales (IPI) follows a heading of 350° (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 San Luis Airport (IPI) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.