KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
13,720 km
8,525 miles
TVL
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Distance
13,720 km
8,525 mi / 7,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL TVL
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Lake Tahoe Airport
IATA Code KUL TVL
ICAO Code WMKK KTVL
City Kuala Lumpur South Lake Tahoe
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 69 ft 6,268 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 38.890000, -120.000000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 13,720 kilometers (8,525 miles / 7,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 18:37 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 02:37 in South Lake Tahoe. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,199 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 307° (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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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