KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
17,689 km
10,991 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
17,689 km
10,991 mi / 9,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
211°
south southwest

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KUL UYU
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Uyuni Airport
IATA Code KUL UYU
ICAO Code WMKK SLUY
City Kuala Lumpur Quijarro
Country Malaysia Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/La_Paz
Elevation 69 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 17,689 kilometers (10,991 miles / 9,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:59 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 02:59 in Quijarro. With a 12-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 11,067 feet between the two airports. Uyuni Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quijarro (UYU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 146° (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 Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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