The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) in Oruro, Bolivia is 17,928 kilometers (11,140 miles / 9,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Bolivia. 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 05:20 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 17:20 in Oruro. 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 12,083 feet between the two airports. Juan Mendoza 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 Oruro (ORU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). 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 Juan Mendoza Airport (ORU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.