KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
18,528 km
11,513 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
18,528 km
11,513 mi / 10,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL MRD
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code KUL MRD
ICAO Code WMKK SVMD
City Kuala Lumpur Merida
Country Malaysia Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Caracas
Elevation 69 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 8.580000, -71.160000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 18,528 kilometers (11,513 miles / 10,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Venezuela. 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 04:05 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 16:05 in Merida. With a 12-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 4,938 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli 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 Merida (MRD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). 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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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