KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,309 km
5,163 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
8,309 km
5,163 mi / 4,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KUL VIR
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code KUL VIR
ICAO Code WMKK FAVG
City Kuala Lumpur Durban
Country Malaysia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 69 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 8,309 kilometers (5,163 miles / 4,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 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 11:59 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 05:59 in Durban. 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.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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