KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
15,668 km
9,735 miles
TFL
Teofilo Otoni
Brazil
Distance
15,668 km
9,735 mi / 8,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
245°
west southwest

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KUL TFL
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport
IATA Code KUL TFL
ICAO Code WMKK SNTO
City Kuala Lumpur Teofilo Otoni
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 69 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -17.890000, -41.510000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Teofilo Otoni (TFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) in Teofilo Otoni, Brazil is 15,668 kilometers (9,735 miles / 8,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 07:45 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 20:45 in Teofilo Otoni. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,503 feet between the two airports. Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Teofilo Otoni (TFL) 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 Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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