KIS
Kisumu
Kenya
7,451 km
4,630 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
7,451 km
4,630 mi / 4,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
87°
east

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KIS KUL
Airport Name Kisumu Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code KIS KUL
ICAO Code HKKI WMKK
City Kisumu Kuala Lumpur
Country Kenya Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 3,734 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -0.090000, 34.730000 2.750000, 101.710000

Kisumu (KIS) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 7,451 kilometers (4,630 miles / 4,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Kenya 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 16:08 in Kisumu, it's 21:08 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 3,665 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Kisumu Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kisumu (KIS) follows a heading of 269° (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 Kisumu Airport (KIS) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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