KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
7,640 km
4,747 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
7,640 km
4,747 mi / 4,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

KGJ KUL
Airport Name Karonga Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code KGJ KUL
ICAO Code FWKA WMKK
City Karonga Kuala Lumpur
Country Malawi Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 1,765 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -9.950000, 33.890000 2.750000, 101.710000

Karonga (KGJ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 7,640 kilometers (4,747 miles / 4,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Malawi 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 20:10 in Karonga, it's 02:10 in Kuala Lumpur. With a 6-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 1,696 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Karonga Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Karonga (KGJ) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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