KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
15,894 km
9,876 miles
PDK
Atlanta
United States
Distance
15,894 km
9,876 mi / 8,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KUL PDK
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Dekalb-Peachtree Airport
IATA Code KUL PDK
ICAO Code WMKK KPDK
City Kuala Lumpur Atlanta
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/New_York
Elevation 69 ft 998 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 33.880000, -84.300000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Atlanta (PDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) in Atlanta, United States is 15,894 kilometers (9,876 miles / 8,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 United States. 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 19:02 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 06:02 in Atlanta. 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 Atlanta (PDK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 350° (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 Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.