KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,725 km
5,421 miles
LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
Distance
8,725 km
5,421 mi / 4,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

KUL LJA
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Lodja Airport
IATA Code KUL LJA
ICAO Code WMKK FZVA
City Kuala Lumpur Lodja
Country Malaysia DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 69 ft 1,647 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -3.420000, 23.450000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Lodja (LJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo is 8,725 kilometers (5,421 miles / 4,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:06 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 17:06 in Lodja. With a 6-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 1,578 feet between the two airports. Lodja Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Lodja (LJA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Lodja Airport (LJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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