The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Luena Airport (LUO) in Luena, Angola is 9,180 kilometers (5,704 miles / 4,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Angola. 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 23:59 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 16:59 in Luena. 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 4,291 feet between the two airports. Luena Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Luena (LUO) 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 Luena Airport (LUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.