The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 14,154 kilometers (8,795 miles / 7,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 13:56 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 21:56 in Santa Monica. With a 16-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 Santa Monica (SMO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 306° (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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.