KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,642 km
9,098 miles
PJB
Payson
United States
Distance
14,642 km
9,098 mi / 7,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL PJB
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Payson Airport
IATA Code KUL PJB
ICAO Code WMKK KPAN
City Kuala Lumpur Payson
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Phoenix
Elevation 69 ft 5,157 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 34.260000, -111.340000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Payson (PJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Payson Airport (PJB) in Payson, United States is 14,642 kilometers (9,098 miles / 7,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 12:46 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 21:46 in Payson. With a 15-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 5,088 feet between the two airports. Payson 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 Payson (PJB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). 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 Payson Airport (PJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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