KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,249 km
8,854 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
14,249 km
8,854 mi / 7,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL LAS
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code KUL LAS
ICAO Code WMKK KLAS
City Kuala Lumpur Las Vegas
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 69 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 36.080000, -115.150000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 14,249 kilometers (8,854 miles / 7,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:04 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 23:04 in Las Vegas. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,112 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). 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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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