DRF
Kenai
United States
10,610 km
6,593 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
10,610 km
6,593 mi / 5,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DRF KUL
Airport Name Drift River Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code DRF KUL
ICAO Code 3AK5 WMKK
City Kenai Kuala Lumpur
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 30 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, -152.160000 2.750000, 101.710000

Kenai (DRF) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drift River Airport (DRF) in Kenai, United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 10,610 kilometers (6,593 miles / 5,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 United States 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 02:37 in Kenai, it's 19:37 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 17-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 Kenai (DRF) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Drift River Airport (DRF) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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