KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
12,493 km
7,763 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
12,493 km
7,763 mi / 6,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

KBA KUL
Airport Name Kabala Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code KBA KUL
ICAO Code GFKB WMKK
City Kabala Kuala Lumpur
Country Sierra Leone Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 1,012 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, -11.520000 2.750000, 101.710000

Kabala (KBA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 12,493 kilometers (7,763 miles / 6,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 04:48 in Kabala, it's 12:48 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kabala (KBA) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 Kabala Airport (KBA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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