KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,705 km
9,137 miles
LXN
Lexington
United States
Distance
14,705 km
9,137 mi / 7,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
22°
north northeast

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KUL LXN
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Jim Kelly Field
IATA Code KUL LXN
ICAO Code WMKK KLXN
City Kuala Lumpur Lexington
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Chicago
Elevation 69 ft 2,413 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 40.790000, -99.780000

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

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Jim Kelly Field (LXN) in Lexington, United States is 14,705 kilometers (9,137 miles / 7,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 01:04 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 11:04 in Lexington. With a 14-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 2,344 feet between the two airports. Jim Kelly Field sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Lexington (LXN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). 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 Jim Kelly Field (LXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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