KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
9,692 km
6,022 miles
NKL
Nkolo Fuma
DR Congo
Distance
9,692 km
6,022 mi / 5,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

KUL NKL
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Nkolo Fuma Airport
IATA Code KUL NKL
ICAO Code WMKK FZAR
City Kuala Lumpur Nkolo Fuma
Country Malaysia DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 69 ft 1,476 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -5.450000, 14.830000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo is 9,692 kilometers (6,022 miles / 5,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 DR Congo. 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 19:36 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 12:36 in Nkolo Fuma. With a 7-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 1,407 feet between the two airports. Nkolo Fuma Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Nkolo Fuma (NKL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 87° (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 Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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