KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
15,832 km
9,837 miles
PLU
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
Distance
15,832 km
9,837 mi / 8,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KUL PLU
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
IATA Code KUL PLU
ICAO Code WMKK SBBH
City Kuala Lumpur Belo Horizonte
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 69 ft 2,589 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -19.850000, -43.950000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 15,832 kilometers (9,837 miles / 8,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:06 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 03:06 in Belo Horizonte. With a 11-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 2,520 feet between the two airports. Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). 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 Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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