Airport Comparison
| KUL | PGS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kuala Lumpur International Airport | Grand Canyon Caverns Airport |
| IATA Code | KUL | PGS |
| ICAO Code | WMKK | KL37 |
| City | Kuala Lumpur | Peach Springs |
| Country | Malaysia | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | America/Phoenix |
| Elevation | 69 ft | 5,397 ft |
| Coordinates | 2.750000, 101.710000 | 35.530000, -113.250000 |
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Peach Springs (PGS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) in Peach Springs, United States is 14,418 kilometers (8,959 miles / 7,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.
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 20:24 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 05:24 in Peach Springs. With a 15-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 5,328 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Caverns 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 Peach Springs (PGS) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 312° (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 Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.