KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
12,479 km
7,754 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
12,479 km
7,754 mi / 6,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
84°
east

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KEN KUL
Airport Name Kenema Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code KEN KUL
ICAO Code GFKE WMKK
City Kenema Kuala Lumpur
Country Sierra Leone Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 485 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 7.890000, -11.180000 2.750000, 101.710000

Kenema (KEN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 12,479 kilometers (7,754 miles / 6,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:56 in Kenema, it's 16:56 in Kuala Lumpur. 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kenema (KEN) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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