KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,349 km
8,916 miles
TRM
Palm Springs
United States
Distance
14,349 km
8,916 mi / 7,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL TRM
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport
IATA Code KUL TRM
ICAO Code WMKK KTRM
City Kuala Lumpur Palm Springs
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 69 ft -114 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 33.630000, -116.160000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Palm Springs (TRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) in Palm Springs, United States is 14,349 kilometers (8,916 miles / 7,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 10:08 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 18:08 in Palm Springs. With a 16-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 Palm Springs (TRM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 308° (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 Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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