KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
9,732 km
6,047 miles
LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
Distance
9,732 km
6,047 mi / 5,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL LEJ
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Leipzig Halle Airport
IATA Code KUL LEJ
ICAO Code WMKK EDDP
City Kuala Lumpur Leipzig
Country Malaysia Germany
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Berlin
Elevation 69 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 51.430000, 12.240000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Leipzig (LEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany is 9,732 kilometers (6,047 miles / 5,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Germany. 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 05:22 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 22:22 in Leipzig. With a 7-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 Leipzig (LEJ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 89° (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 Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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