Airport Comparison
| KUL | VAG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kuala Lumpur International Airport | Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport |
| IATA Code | KUL | VAG |
| ICAO Code | WMKK | SBVG |
| City | Kuala Lumpur | Varginha |
| Country | Malaysia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 69 ft | 3,025 ft |
| Coordinates | 2.750000, 101.710000 | -21.590000, -45.470000 |
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Varginha (VAG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (VAG) in Varginha, Brazil is 15,896 kilometers (9,877 miles / 8,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.
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 Brazil. 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 11:20 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 00:20 in Varginha. With a 11-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 2,956 feet between the two airports. Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The return flight from Varginha (VAG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Major Brigadeiro Trompowsky Airport (VAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.