EDF
Anchorage
United States
10,711 km
6,656 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
10,711 km
6,656 mi / 5,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EDF KUL
Airport Name Elmendorf Afb Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code EDF KUL
ICAO Code PAED WMKK
City Anchorage Kuala Lumpur
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 213 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 61.250000, -149.810000 2.750000, 101.710000

Anchorage (EDF) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) in Anchorage, United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 10,711 kilometers (6,656 miles / 5,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 06:28 in Anchorage, it's 23:28 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 Anchorage (EDF) follows a heading of 27° (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 Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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