KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
16,069 km
9,985 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
16,069 km
9,985 mi / 8,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL TPQ
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code KUL TPQ
ICAO Code WMKK MMEP
City Kuala Lumpur Tepic
Country Malaysia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Mazatlan
Elevation 69 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 21.420000, -104.840000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 16,069 kilometers (9,985 miles / 8,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Mexico. 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 04:06 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 13:06 in Tepic. 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 2,951 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 310° (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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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