CYW
Celaya
Mexico
16,440 km
10,215 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
16,440 km
10,215 mi / 8,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CYW KUL
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code CYW KUL
ICAO Code MMCY WMKK
City Celaya Kuala Lumpur
Country Mexico Malaysia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5,709 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 2.750000, 101.710000

Celaya (CYW) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 16,440 kilometers (10,215 miles / 8,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Mexico 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 07:42 in Celaya, it's 21:42 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 14-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 5,640 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 43° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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