The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 16,030 kilometers (9,960 miles / 8,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 08:43 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 18:43 in Lake Charles. 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.

The return flight from Lake Charles (LCH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.