KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
9,277 km
5,764 miles
MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
Distance
9,277 km
5,764 mi / 5,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

KUL MDK
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Mbandaka Airport
IATA Code KUL MDK
ICAO Code WMKK FZEA
City Kuala Lumpur Mbandaka
Country Malaysia DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 69 ft 1,040 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 0.020000, 18.290000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Mbandaka (MDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo is 9,277 kilometers (5,764 miles / 5,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 DR Congo. 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 05:45 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 22:45 in Mbandaka. 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 Mbandaka (MDK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 87° (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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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