AKO
Akron
United States
14,609 km
9,078 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
14,609 km
9,078 mi / 7,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKO KUL
Airport Name Colorado Plains Regional Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code AKO KUL
ICAO Code KAKO WMKK
City Akron Kuala Lumpur
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 4,716 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 40.180000, -103.220000 2.750000, 101.710000

Akron (AKO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) in Akron, United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 14,609 kilometers (9,078 miles / 7,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:08 in Akron, it's 10:08 in Kuala Lumpur. 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 4,647 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Colorado Plains Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Akron (AKO) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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