KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,829 km
9,214 miles
LAM
Los Alamos
United States
Distance
14,829 km
9,214 mi / 8,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL LAM
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Los Alamos Airport
IATA Code KUL LAM
ICAO Code WMKK KLAM
City Kuala Lumpur Los Alamos
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Denver
Elevation 69 ft 7,171 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 35.880000, -106.270000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Los Alamos (LAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States is 14,829 kilometers (9,214 miles / 8,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:07 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 03:07 in Los Alamos. With a 15-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 7,102 feet between the two airports. Los Alamos Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Alamos (LAM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 320° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Los Alamos Airport (LAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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