KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
12,641 km
7,855 miles
KXU
Katiu
French Polynesia
Distance
12,641 km
7,855 mi / 6,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
107°
east southeast

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KUL KXU
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Katiu Airport
IATA Code KUL KXU
ICAO Code WMKK NTKT
City Kuala Lumpur Katiu
Country Malaysia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 69 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -16.340000, -144.400000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Katiu (KXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Katiu Airport (KXU) in Katiu, French Polynesia is 12,641 kilometers (7,855 miles / 6,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:14 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 06:14 in Katiu. 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 Katiu (KXU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 266° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Katiu Airport (KXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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