KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
12,201 km
7,581 miles
NIA
Nimba
Liberia
Distance
12,201 km
7,581 mi / 6,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
279°
west

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KUL NIA
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Nimba Airport
IATA Code KUL NIA
ICAO Code WMKK GLNA
City Kuala Lumpur Nimba
Country Malaysia Liberia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 69 ft 1,632 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 7.500000, -8.600000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Nimba (NIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia is 12,201 kilometers (7,581 miles / 6,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Liberia. 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 17:51 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 09:51 in Nimba. With a 8-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 1,563 feet between the two airports. Nimba Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

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

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