KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
12,972 km
8,060 miles
YEG
Edmonton
Canada
Distance
12,972 km
8,060 mi / 7,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL YEG
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Edmonton International Airport
IATA Code KUL YEG
ICAO Code WMKK CYEG
City Kuala Lumpur Edmonton
Country Malaysia Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Edmonton
Elevation 69 ft 2,373 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 53.310000, -113.580000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Edmonton (YEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in Edmonton, Canada is 12,972 kilometers (8,060 miles / 7,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:33 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 23:33 in Edmonton. With a 15-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 2,304 feet between the two airports. Edmonton International Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Edmonton (YEG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). 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 Edmonton International Airport (YEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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