KCH
Kuching
Malaysia
11,297 km
7,020 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
11,297 km
7,020 mi / 6,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
324°
northwest

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KCH LHR
Airport Name Kuching International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code KCH LHR
ICAO Code WBGG EGLL
City Kuching London
Country Malaysia United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/London
Elevation 89 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 1.480000, 110.350000 51.470000, -0.460000

Kuching (KCH) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuching International Airport (KCH) in Kuching, Malaysia to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 11,297 kilometers (7,020 miles / 6,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:30 in Kuching, it's 07:30 in London. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Kuching (KCH) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuching International Airport (KCH) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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