KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,932 km
9,278 miles
RSL
Russell
United States
Distance
14,932 km
9,278 mi / 8,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL RSL
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Russell Municipal Airport
IATA Code KUL RSL
ICAO Code WMKK KRSL
City Kuala Lumpur Russell
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Chicago
Elevation 69 ft 1,864 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 38.870000, -98.810000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Russell (RSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) in Russell, United States is 14,932 kilometers (9,278 miles / 8,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 14:52 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 00:52 in Russell. With a 14-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 1,795 feet between the two airports. Russell Municipal Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Russell (RSL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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