KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
9,455 km
5,875 miles
LTC
Lai
Chad
Distance
9,455 km
5,875 mi / 5,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

KUL LTC
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Lai Airport
IATA Code KUL LTC
ICAO Code WMKK FTTH
City Kuala Lumpur Lai
Country Malaysia Chad
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 69 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 9.400000, 16.300000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Lai (LTC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Lai Airport (LTC) in Lai, Chad is 9,455 kilometers (5,875 miles / 5,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Chad. 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 23:44 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 16:44 in Lai. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,102 feet between the two airports. Lai Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Lai (LTC) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 88° (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 Lai Airport (LTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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