KNN
Kankan
Guinea
12,242 km
7,607 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
12,242 km
7,607 mi / 6,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

KNN KUL
Airport Name Kankan Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code KNN KUL
ICAO Code GUXN WMKK
City Kankan Kuala Lumpur
Country Guinea Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Conakry Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 1,234 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 10.390000, -9.300000 2.750000, 101.710000

Kankan (KNN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kankan Airport (KNN) in Kankan, Guinea to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 12,242 kilometers (7,607 miles / 6,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Guinea 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 14:52 in Kankan, it's 22:52 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,165 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Kankan Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kankan (KNN) 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 Kankan Airport (KNN) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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