AQP
Arequipa
Peru
18,335 km
11,393 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
18,335 km
11,393 mi / 9,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
153°
south southeast

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AQP KUL
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code AQP KUL
ICAO Code SPQU WMKK
City Arequipa Kuala Lumpur
Country Peru Malaysia
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 8,405 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 2.750000, 101.710000

Arequipa (AQP) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 18,335 kilometers (11,393 miles / 9,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:19 in Arequipa, it's 20:19 in Kuala Lumpur. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,336 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 205° (south 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 Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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