KLB
Kalabo
Zambia
8,915 km
5,539 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
8,915 km
5,539 mi / 4,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

KLB KUL
Airport Name Kalabo Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code KLB KUL
ICAO Code FLKL WMKK
City Kalabo Kuala Lumpur
Country Zambia Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 3,450 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -15.000000, 22.650000 2.750000, 101.710000

Kalabo (KLB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalabo Airport (KLB) in Kalabo, Zambia to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 8,915 kilometers (5,539 miles / 4,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Zambia 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 13:56 in Kalabo, it's 19:56 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 3,381 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Kalabo Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kalabo (KLB) follows a heading of 254° (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 Kalabo Airport (KLB) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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