KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
7,904 km
4,912 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
7,904 km
4,912 mi / 4,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

KUL MMQ
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code KUL MMQ
ICAO Code WMKK FLBA
City Kuala Lumpur Mbala
Country Malaysia Zambia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 69 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 7,904 kilometers (4,912 miles / 4,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with Zambia. 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 02:12 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 20:12 in Mbala. With a 6-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 5,385 feet between the two airports. Mbala Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 84° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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