The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala is 17,521 kilometers (10,887 miles / 9,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Guatemala. 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 23:28 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 09:28 in Playa Grande. 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 Playa Grande (PKJ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 326° (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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.