KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
15,274 km
9,491 miles
LBB
Lubbock
United States
Distance
15,274 km
9,491 mi / 8,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL LBB
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
IATA Code KUL LBB
ICAO Code WMKK KLBB
City Kuala Lumpur Lubbock
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Chicago
Elevation 69 ft 3,282 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 33.660000, -101.820000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Lubbock (LBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) in Lubbock, United States is 15,274 kilometers (9,491 miles / 8,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 05:39 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 15:39 in Lubbock. With a 14-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 3,213 feet between the two airports. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Lubbock (LBB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 324° (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 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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