KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
10,114 km
6,285 miles
PTU
Platinum
United States
Distance
10,114 km
6,285 mi / 5,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL PTU
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Platinum Airport
IATA Code KUL PTU
ICAO Code WMKK PAPM
City Kuala Lumpur Platinum
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Anchorage
Elevation 69 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 59.020000, -161.830000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Platinum (PTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Platinum Airport (PTU) in Platinum, United States is 10,114 kilometers (6,285 miles / 5,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 21:29 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 04:29 in Platinum. With a 17-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 Platinum (PTU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 277° (west). 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 Platinum Airport (PTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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