HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
12,686 km
7,883 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
12,686 km
7,883 mi / 6,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

HGS KUL
Airport Name Hastings Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code HGS KUL
ICAO Code GFHA WMKK
City Freetown Kuala Lumpur
Country Sierra Leone Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 60 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 2.750000, 101.710000

Freetown (HGS) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 12,686 kilometers (7,883 miles / 6,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 15:32 in Freetown, it's 23:32 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 8-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 Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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