KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
5,146 km
3,198 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
5,146 km
3,198 mi / 2,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
280°
west

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KBM KUL
Airport Name Kabwum Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code KBM KUL
ICAO Code AYKB WMKK
City N/A Kuala Lumpur
Country Papua New Guinea Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 4,450 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -6.160000, 147.190000 2.750000, 101.710000

Kabwum (KBM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 5,146 kilometers (3,198 miles / 2,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:37 in Kabwum, it's 19:37 in Kuala Lumpur.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,381 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Kabwum.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kabwum (KBM) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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