BBZ
Zambezi
Zambia
8,850 km
5,499 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
8,850 km
5,499 mi / 4,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

BBZ KUL
Airport Name Zambezi Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code BBZ KUL
ICAO Code FLZB WMKK
City Zambezi Kuala Lumpur
Country Zambia Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 3,538 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, 23.110000 2.750000, 101.710000

Zambezi (BBZ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zambezi Airport (BBZ) in Zambezi, Zambia to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 8,850 kilometers (5,499 miles / 4,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Zambia 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 15:18 in Zambezi, it's 21:18 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,469 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Zambezi Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Zambezi (BBZ) follows a heading of 256° (west 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 Zambezi Airport (BBZ) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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