FAI
Fairbanks
United States
10,677 km
6,635 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
10,677 km
6,635 mi / 5,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FAI KUL
Airport Name Fairbanks International Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code FAI KUL
ICAO Code PAFA WMKK
City Fairbanks Kuala Lumpur
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 439 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 64.820000, -147.860000 2.750000, 101.710000

Fairbanks (FAI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) in Fairbanks, United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 10,677 kilometers (6,635 miles / 5,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 16:59 in Fairbanks, it's 09:59 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 Fairbanks (FAI) follows a heading of 24° (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 Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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