AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
8,781 km
5,456 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
8,781 km
5,456 mi / 4,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

AFD KUL
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code AFD KUL
ICAO Code FAPA WMKK
City Port Alfred Kuala Lumpur
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 307 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 2.750000, 101.710000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 8,781 kilometers (5,456 miles / 4,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 South Africa with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:40 in Port Alfred, it's 22:40 in Kuala Lumpur. 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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