KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
15,433 km
9,590 miles
LEX
Lexington
United States
Distance
15,433 km
9,590 mi / 8,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KUL LEX
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Blue Grass Airport
IATA Code KUL LEX
ICAO Code WMKK KLEX
City Kuala Lumpur Lexington
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/New_York
Elevation 69 ft 979 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 38.040000, -84.610000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Lexington (LEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States is 15,433 kilometers (9,590 miles / 8,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 21:02 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 08:02 in Lexington. With a 13-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 Lexington (LEX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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