JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
7,217 km
4,484 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
7,217 km
4,484 mi / 3,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

JRO KUL
Airport Name Kilimanjaro International Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code JRO KUL
ICAO Code HTKJ WMKK
City Arusha Kuala Lumpur
Country Tanzania Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,932 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -3.430000, 37.070000 2.750000, 101.710000

Arusha (JRO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 7,217 kilometers (4,484 miles / 3,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania 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 15:58 in Arusha, it's 20:58 in Kuala Lumpur. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,863 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Arusha (JRO) follows a heading of 265° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.