KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
12,996 km
8,075 miles
TCM
Tacoma
United States
Distance
12,996 km
8,075 mi / 7,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
32°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

KUL TCM
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code KUL TCM
ICAO Code WMKK KTCM
City Kuala Lumpur Tacoma
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 69 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 47.140000, -122.480000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tacoma (TCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) in Tacoma, United States is 12,996 kilometers (8,075 miles / 7,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 05:32 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 14:32 in Tacoma. 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.

The return flight from Tacoma (TCM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 309° (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 Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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