KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
9,879 km
6,139 miles
YOL
Yola
Nigeria
Distance
9,879 km
6,139 mi / 5,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

KUL YOL
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Yola Airport
IATA Code KUL YOL
ICAO Code WMKK DNYO
City Kuala Lumpur Yola
Country Malaysia Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Lagos
Elevation 69 ft 599 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 9.260000, 12.430000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Yola (YOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Yola Airport (YOL) in Yola, Nigeria is 9,879 kilometers (6,139 miles / 5,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Nigeria. 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 09:10 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 02:10 in Yola. With a 7-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 Yola (YOL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Yola Airport (YOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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