Airport Comparison
| FBG | KUL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Simmons Army Air Field | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
| IATA Code | FBG | KUL |
| ICAO Code | KFBG | WMKK |
| City | Fort Liberty | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country | United States | Malaysia |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
| Elevation | 244 ft | 69 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.100000, -78.900000 | 2.750000, 101.710000 |
Fort Liberty (FBG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) in Fort Liberty, United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 15,806 kilometers (9,821 miles / 8,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 359°.
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 17:23 in Fort Liberty, it's 06:23 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 13-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 Fort Liberty (FBG) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.