KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,989 km
9,314 miles
YIP
Detroit
United States
Distance
14,989 km
9,314 mi / 8,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KUL YIP
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Willow Run Airport
IATA Code KUL YIP
ICAO Code WMKK KYIP
City Kuala Lumpur Detroit
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/New_York
Elevation 69 ft 716 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 42.200000, -83.500000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Detroit (YIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Willow Run Airport (YIP) in Detroit, United States is 14,989 kilometers (9,314 miles / 8,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 United States. 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 04:32 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 15:32 in Detroit. With a 13-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 Detroit (YIP) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Willow Run Airport (YIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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