The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 12,985 kilometers (8,068 miles / 7,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:40 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 16:40 in Ponta Delgada. With a 9-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 Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). 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 Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.