KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
9,222 km
5,730 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
9,222 km
5,730 mi / 4,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KUL UTN
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code KUL UTN
ICAO Code WMKK FAUP
City Kuala Lumpur Upington
Country Malaysia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 69 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 9,222 kilometers (5,730 miles / 4,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:27 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 03:27 in Upington. With a 6-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 2,713 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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