KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,861 km
5,506 miles
ROT
Rotorua
New Zealand
Distance
8,861 km
5,506 mi / 4,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KUL ROT
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Rotorua Regional Airport
IATA Code KUL ROT
ICAO Code WMKK NZRO
City Kuala Lumpur Rotorua
Country Malaysia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 69 ft 935 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -38.110000, 176.320000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Rotorua (ROT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) in Rotorua, New Zealand is 8,861 kilometers (5,506 miles / 4,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 New Zealand. 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 16:56 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 21:56 in Rotorua. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rotorua (ROT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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