KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,743 km
5,433 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
8,743 km
5,433 mi / 4,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

KUL LBO
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code KUL LBO
ICAO Code WMKK FZVI
City Kuala Lumpur Lusambo
Country Malaysia DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 69 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 8,743 kilometers (5,433 miles / 4,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:43 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 18:43 in Lusambo. 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 1,338 feet between the two airports. Lusambo Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Lusambo (LBO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Lusambo Airport (LBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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