KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,585 km
5,334 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
8,585 km
5,334 mi / 4,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KUL NKU
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code KUL NKU
ICAO Code WMKK FXNK
City Kuala Lumpur Nkaus
Country Malaysia Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Maseru
Elevation 69 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 8,585 kilometers (5,334 miles / 4,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Lesotho. 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 12:19 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 06:19 in Nkaus. 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 5,552 feet between the two airports. Nkaus 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 Nkaus (NKU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 79° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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