KCH
Kuching
Malaysia
970 km
603 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
970 km
603 mi / 524 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

KCH KUL
Airport Name Kuching International Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code KCH KUL
ICAO Code WBGG WMKK
City Kuching Kuala Lumpur
Country Malaysia Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 89 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 1.480000, 110.350000 2.750000, 101.710000

Kuching (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuching International Airport (KCH) in Kuching, Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 970 kilometers (603 miles / 524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Malaysia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 23:46 in Kuching, it's 23:46 in Kuala Lumpur.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kuching (KCH) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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