KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
13,151 km
8,172 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
13,151 km
8,172 mi / 7,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

KUL UAP
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code KUL UAP
ICAO Code WMKK NTMP
City Kuala Lumpur Ua Pou
Country Malaysia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 69 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 13,151 kilometers (8,172 miles / 7,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:51 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 12:21 in Ua Pou. With a 17.5-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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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