KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
11,187 km
6,951 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
11,187 km
6,951 mi / 6,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

KOA KUL
Airport Name Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code KOA KUL
ICAO Code PHKO WMKK
City Kailua/Kona Kuala Lumpur
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 49 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 19.700000, -156.000000 2.750000, 101.710000

Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 11,187 kilometers (6,951 miles / 6,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:35 in Kailua/Kona, it's 02:35 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 18-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 Kailua/Kona (KOA) follows a heading of 69° (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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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