KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
4,787 km
2,974 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
4,787 km
2,974 mi / 2,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL URC
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code KUL URC
ICAO Code WMKK ZWWW
City Kuala Lumpur Urumqi
Country Malaysia China
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 69 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 43.910000, 87.470000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 4,787 kilometers (2,974 miles / 2,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:32 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 14:32 in Urumqi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,056 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). 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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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