ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
6,697 km
4,161 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
6,697 km
4,161 mi / 3,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ELQ KUL
Airport Name Gassim Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code ELQ KUL
ICAO Code OEGS WMKK
City N/A Kuala Lumpur
Country Saudi Arabia Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,126 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 2.750000, 101.710000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 6,697 kilometers (4,161 miles / 3,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Gassim Airport, it's 09:37 in Kuala Lumpur. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,057 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gassim Airport (ELQ) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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