GRJ
George
South Africa
9,200 km
5,716 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
9,200 km
5,716 mi / 4,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

GRJ KUL
Airport Name George Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code GRJ KUL
ICAO Code FAGG WMKK
City George Kuala Lumpur
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 648 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -34.010000, 22.380000 2.750000, 101.710000

George (GRJ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 9,200 kilometers (5,716 miles / 4,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:12 in George, it's 12:12 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 6-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 George (GRJ) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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