KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,470 km
5,263 miles
PKW
Selebi Phikwe Airport
Botswana
Distance
8,470 km
5,263 mi / 4,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KUL PKW
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Selebi Phikwe Airport
IATA Code KUL PKW
ICAO Code WMKK FBSP
City Kuala Lumpur N/A
Country Malaysia Botswana
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 69 ft 2,925 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -22.060000, 27.830000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) in Selebi Phikwe Airport, Botswana is 8,470 kilometers (5,263 miles / 4,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Botswana. 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 21:21 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 15:21 in Selebi Phikwe Airport. 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 2,856 feet between the two airports. Selebi Phikwe Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 81° (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 Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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