KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,628 km
5,361 miles
RFA
Rafai
Central African Republic
Distance
8,628 km
5,361 mi / 4,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

KUL RFA
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Rafai Airport
IATA Code KUL RFA
ICAO Code WMKK FEGR
City Kuala Lumpur Rafai
Country Malaysia Central African Republic
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Bangui
Elevation 69 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 4.990000, 23.930000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Rafai (RFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Rafai Airport (RFA) in Rafai, Central African Republic is 8,628 kilometers (5,361 miles / 4,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 18:21 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 11:21 in Rafai. With a 7-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 1,690 feet between the two airports. Rafai Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Rafai (RFA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 88° (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 Rafai Airport (RFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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