KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
11,178 km
6,946 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
11,178 km
6,946 mi / 6,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

KUL THU
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code KUL THU
ICAO Code WMKK BGTL
City Kuala Lumpur Thule
Country Malaysia Greenland
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Thule
Elevation 69 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 76.530000, -68.700000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 11,178 kilometers (6,946 miles / 6,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Greenland. 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 19:33 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 07:33 in Thule. With a 12-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 Thule (THU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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