GUA
Guatemala City
Guatemala
17,663 km
10,975 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
17,663 km
10,975 mi / 9,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Guatemala
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GUA KUL
Airport Name La Aurora Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code GUA KUL
ICAO Code MGGT WMKK
City Guatemala City Kuala Lumpur
Country Guatemala Malaysia
Timezone America/Guatemala Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 4,952 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 14.580000, -90.530000 2.750000, 101.710000

Guatemala City (GUA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Aurora Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 17,663 kilometers (10,975 miles / 9,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Guatemala 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 07:07 in Guatemala City, it's 21:07 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 14-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 4,883 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than La Aurora Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Guatemala City (GUA) follows a heading of 35° (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 La Aurora Airport (GUA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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