GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
9,015 km
5,602 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
9,015 km
5,602 mi / 4,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

GIS KUL
Airport Name Gisborne Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code GIS KUL
ICAO Code NZGS WMKK
City Gisborne Kuala Lumpur
Country New Zealand Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 15 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -38.660000, 177.980000 2.750000, 101.710000

Gisborne (GIS) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 9,015 kilometers (5,602 miles / 4,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:50 in Gisborne, it's 06:50 in Kuala Lumpur. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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