EKO
Elko
United States
13,858 km
8,611 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
13,858 km
8,611 mi / 7,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EKO KUL
Airport Name Elko Regional Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code EKO KUL
ICAO Code KEKO WMKK
City Elko Kuala Lumpur
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5,140 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 40.830000, -115.790000 2.750000, 101.710000

Elko (EKO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) in Elko, United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 13,858 kilometers (8,611 miles / 7,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 08:51 in Elko, it's 00:51 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 16-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 5,071 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Elko Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Elko (EKO) follows a heading of 34° (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 Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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