KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
18,325 km
11,387 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
18,325 km
11,387 mi / 9,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL UPL
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code KUL UPL
ICAO Code WMKK MRUP
City Kuala Lumpur Upala
Country Malaysia Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 69 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 10.890000, -85.020000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 18,325 kilometers (11,387 miles / 9,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 08:14 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 18:14 in Upala. With a 14-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 Upala (UPL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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