Airport Comparison
| KUL | PEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kuala Lumpur International Airport | Padre Aldamiz International Airport |
| IATA Code | KUL | PEM |
| ICAO Code | WMKK | SPTU |
| City | Kuala Lumpur | Puerto Maldonado |
| Country | Malaysia | Peru |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | America/Lima |
| Elevation | 69 ft | 659 ft |
| Coordinates | 2.750000, 101.710000 | -12.610000, -69.230000 |
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) in Puerto Maldonado, Peru is 18,533 kilometers (11,516 miles / 10,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.
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 Peru. 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 04:19 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 15:19 in Puerto Maldonado. 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 Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 137° (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 Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.