JIR
Jiri
Nepal
3,218 km
2,000 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
3,218 km
2,000 mi / 1,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JIR KUL
Airport Name Jiri Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code JIR KUL
ICAO Code VNJI WMKK
City Jiri Kuala Lumpur
Country Nepal Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 6,000 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 27.620000, 86.220000 2.750000, 101.710000

Jiri (JIR) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 3,218 kilometers (2,000 miles / 1,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 04:22 in Jiri, it's 06:37 in Kuala Lumpur.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,931 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Jiri Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Jiri (JIR) follows a heading of 331° (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 Jiri Airport (JIR) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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