Airport Comparison
| KUL | NBW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kuala Lumpur International Airport | Leeward Point Field |
| IATA Code | KUL | NBW |
| ICAO Code | WMKK | MUGM |
| City | Kuala Lumpur | Guantanamo Bay Naval Station |
| Country | Malaysia | Cuba |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | America/Havana |
| Elevation | 69 ft | 56 ft |
| Coordinates | 2.750000, 101.710000 | 19.910000, -75.210000 |
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Leeward Point Field (NBW) in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba is 17,473 kilometers (10,857 miles / 9,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 353°.
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 Cuba. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:40 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 08:40 in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station. 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.
The return flight from Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (NBW) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 8° (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 Leeward Point Field (NBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.