The flight distance from Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) in Copiapo, Chile to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 17,175 kilometers (10,672 miles / 9,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Chile 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 12:47 in Copiapo, it's 23:47 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 11-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 Copiapo (CPO) follows a heading of 196° (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 Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.