KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,762 km
5,445 miles
MBD
Mafeking
South Africa
Distance
8,762 km
5,445 mi / 4,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
243°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

KUL MBD
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Mmabatho International Airport
IATA Code KUL MBD
ICAO Code WMKK FAMM
City Kuala Lumpur Mafeking
Country Malaysia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 69 ft 4,181 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -25.800000, 25.550000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Mafeking (MBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Mmabatho International Airport (MBD) in Mafeking, South Africa is 8,762 kilometers (5,445 miles / 4,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 South Africa. 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 10:31 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 04:31 in Mafeking. 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 4,112 feet between the two airports. Mmabatho International Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Mafeking (MBD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 81° (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 Mmabatho International Airport (MBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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