GGE
Georgetown
United States
16,004 km
9,944 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
16,004 km
9,944 mi / 8,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

GGE KUL
Airport Name Georgetown County Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code GGE KUL
ICAO Code KGGE WMKK
City Georgetown Kuala Lumpur
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 40 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 33.310000, -79.320000 2.750000, 101.710000

Georgetown (GGE) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Georgetown County Airport (GGE) in Georgetown, United States to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 16,004 kilometers (9,944 miles / 8,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 17:55 in Georgetown, it's 06:55 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 Georgetown (GGE) 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 Georgetown County Airport (GGE) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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