HKT
Phuket
Thailand
704 km
438 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
704 km
438 mi / 380 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
148°
south southeast

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HKT KUL
Airport Name Phuket International Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code HKT KUL
ICAO Code VTSP WMKK
City Phuket Kuala Lumpur
Country Thailand Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 82 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 8.110000, 98.320000 2.750000, 101.710000

Phuket (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket, Thailand to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 704 kilometers (438 miles / 380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:43 in Phuket, it's 21:43 in Kuala Lumpur.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Phuket (HKT) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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