KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
12,189 km
7,574 miles
MVT
Mataiva Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
12,189 km
7,574 mi / 6,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KUL MVT
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Mataiva Airport
IATA Code KUL MVT
ICAO Code WMKK NTGV
City Kuala Lumpur N/A
Country Malaysia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 69 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -14.870000, -148.720000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Mataiva Airport (MVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Mataiva Airport (MVT) in Mataiva Airport, French Polynesia is 12,189 kilometers (7,574 miles / 6,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:07 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 14:07 in Mataiva Airport. With a 18-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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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