KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
15,470 km
9,613 miles
SBJ
Sao Mateus
Brazil
Distance
15,470 km
9,613 mi / 8,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KUL SBJ
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sao Mateus Airport
IATA Code KUL SBJ
ICAO Code WMKK SNMX
City Kuala Lumpur Sao Mateus
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 69 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -18.720000, -39.830000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sao Mateus (SBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) in Sao Mateus, Brazil is 15,470 kilometers (9,613 miles / 8,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:48 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 12:48 in Sao Mateus. With a 11-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 Sao Mateus (SBJ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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