Airport Comparison
| KUL | LTX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kuala Lumpur International Airport | Cotopaxi International Airport |
| IATA Code | KUL | LTX |
| ICAO Code | WMKK | SELT |
| City | Kuala Lumpur | Latacunga |
| Country | Malaysia | Ecuador |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | America/Guayaquil |
| Elevation | 69 ft | 9,205 ft |
| Coordinates | 2.750000, 101.710000 | -0.910000, -78.620000 |
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Latacunga (LTX) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) in Latacunga, Ecuador is 19,807 kilometers (12,308 miles / 10,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north at a heading of 10°.
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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:28 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 16:28 in Latacunga. With a 13-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 9,136 feet between the two airports. Cotopaxi International Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Latacunga (LTX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.