IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
16,815 km
10,448 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
16,815 km
10,448 mi / 9,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

IRJ KUL
Airport Name Capitan V A Almonacid Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code IRJ KUL
ICAO Code SANL WMKK
City La Rioja Kuala Lumpur
Country Argentina Malaysia
Timezone America/Argentina/La_Rioja Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 1,437 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -29.380000, -66.800000 2.750000, 101.710000

La Rioja (IRJ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 16,815 kilometers (10,448 miles / 9,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:38 in La Rioja, it's 00:38 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 11-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 1,368 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Capitan V A Almonacid Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to La Rioja (IRJ) follows a heading of 201° (south 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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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