JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
16,821 km
10,452 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
16,821 km
10,452 mi / 9,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JAL KUL
Airport Name El Lencero Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code JAL KUL
ICAO Code MMJA WMKK
City Xalapa Kuala Lumpur
Country Mexico Malaysia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 3,127 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 19.480000, -96.800000 2.750000, 101.710000

Xalapa (JAL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 16,821 kilometers (10,452 miles / 9,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Mexico 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 18:32 in Xalapa, it's 08:32 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 3,058 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than El Lencero Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Xalapa (JAL) follows a heading of 39° (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 El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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