KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
10,616 km
6,596 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
10,616 km
6,596 mi / 5,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
323°
northwest

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KUA LHR
Airport Name Kuantan Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code KUA LHR
ICAO Code WMKD EGLL
City Kuantan London
Country Malaysia United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/London
Elevation 58 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 3.780000, 103.210000 51.470000, -0.460000

Kuantan (KUA) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 10,616 kilometers (6,596 miles / 5,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Malaysia with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:52 in Kuantan, it's 20:52 in London. 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.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Kuantan (KUA) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuantan Airport (KUA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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