KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
8,523 km
5,296 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
8,523 km
5,296 mi / 4,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KAT KUL
Airport Name Kaitaia Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code KAT KUL
ICAO Code NZKT WMKK
City Kaitaia Kuala Lumpur
Country New Zealand Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 270 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -35.070000, 173.280000 2.750000, 101.710000

Kaitaia (KAT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 8,523 kilometers (5,296 miles / 4,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:22 in Kaitaia, it's 02:22 in Kuala Lumpur. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kaitaia (KAT) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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