The flight distance from El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 14,697 kilometers (9,133 miles / 7,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 Argentina with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:04 in El Calafate, it's 22:04 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 11-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 El Calafate (FTE) follows a heading of 185° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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