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.