KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,499 km
9,009 miles
TBC
Tuba City
United States
Distance
14,499 km
9,009 mi / 7,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL TBC
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Tuba City Airport
IATA Code KUL TBC
ICAO Code WMKK KT03
City Kuala Lumpur Tuba City
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Denver
Elevation 69 ft 4,513 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 36.090000, -111.380000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tuba City (TBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Tuba City Airport (TBC) in Tuba City, United States is 14,499 kilometers (9,009 miles / 7,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 18:45 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 03:45 in Tuba City. With a 15-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 4,444 feet between the two airports. Tuba City Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Tuba City (TBC) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 314° (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 Tuba City Airport (TBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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