KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,169 km
5,076 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
8,169 km
5,076 mi / 4,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
244°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

KUL PHW
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code KUL PHW
ICAO Code WMKK FAPH
City Kuala Lumpur Phalaborwa
Country Malaysia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 69 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 8,169 kilometers (5,076 miles / 4,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with South Africa. 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 00:19 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 18:19 in Phalaborwa. With a 6-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 1,363 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 79° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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