KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
10,365 km
6,441 miles
RLT
Arlit
Niger
Distance
10,365 km
6,441 mi / 5,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL RLT
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Arlit Airport
IATA Code KUL RLT
ICAO Code WMKK DRZL
City Kuala Lumpur Arlit
Country Malaysia Niger
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Niamey
Elevation 69 ft 1,443 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 18.790000, 7.370000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Arlit (RLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Arlit Airport (RLT) in Arlit, Niger is 10,365 kilometers (6,441 miles / 5,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Niger. 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 11:51 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 04:51 in Arlit. 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 1,374 feet between the two airports. Arlit Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Arlit (RLT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 86° (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 Arlit Airport (RLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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