FCS
Fort Carson
United States
14,668 km
9,114 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
14,668 km
9,114 mi / 7,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FCS KUL
Airport Name Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code FCS KUL
ICAO Code KFCS WMKK
City Fort Carson Kuala Lumpur
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5,874 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 38.680000, -104.760000 2.750000, 101.710000

Fort Carson (FCS) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 14,668 kilometers (9,114 miles / 7,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 05:42 in Fort Carson, it's 20:42 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 15-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 5,805 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Fort Carson (FCS) follows a heading of 28° (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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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