KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
11,182 km
6,948 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
11,182 km
6,948 mi / 6,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
99°
east

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KUL PYE
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code KUL PYE
ICAO Code WMKK NCPY
City Kuala Lumpur Penrhyn Island
Country Malaysia CK
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 69 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 11,182 kilometers (6,948 miles / 6,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 CK. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:31 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 20:31 in Penrhyn Island. With a 18-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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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