KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
17,111 km
10,632 miles
UPB
Havana
Cuba
Distance
17,111 km
10,632 mi / 9,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KUL UPB
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Playa Baracoa Airport
IATA Code KUL UPB
ICAO Code WMKK MUPB
City Kuala Lumpur Havana
Country Malaysia Cuba
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Havana
Elevation 69 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 23.030000, -82.580000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Havana (UPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) in Havana, Cuba is 17,111 kilometers (10,632 miles / 9,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Cuba. 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 01:08 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 12:08 in Havana. With a 13-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 Havana (UPB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 350° (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 Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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