KBZ
Kaikoura Airport
New Zealand
8,745 km
5,434 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
8,745 km
5,434 mi / 4,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KBZ KUL
Airport Name Kaikoura Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code KBZ KUL
ICAO Code NZKI WMKK
City N/A Kuala Lumpur
Country New Zealand Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 20 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -42.420000, 173.600000 2.750000, 101.710000

Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) in Kaikoura Airport, New Zealand to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 8,745 kilometers (5,434 miles / 4,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 New Zealand 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 21:01 in Kaikoura Airport, it's 16:01 in Kuala Lumpur. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) follows a heading of 134° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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