KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,516 km
9,020 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
14,516 km
9,020 mi / 7,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL MSP
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code KUL MSP
ICAO Code WMKK KMSP
City Kuala Lumpur Minneapolis
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Chicago
Elevation 69 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 44.880000, -93.220000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 14,516 kilometers (9,020 miles / 7,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 15:05 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 01:05 in Minneapolis. 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.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 340° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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