KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
17,407 km
10,816 miles
PUJ
Punta Cana
Dominican Republic
Distance
17,407 km
10,816 mi / 9,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL PUJ
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Punta Cana International Airport
IATA Code KUL PUJ
ICAO Code WMKK MDPC
City Kuala Lumpur Punta Cana
Country Malaysia Dominican Republic
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 69 ft 47 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 18.570000, -68.360000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Punta Cana (PUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic is 17,407 kilometers (10,816 miles / 9,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Dominican Republic. 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 00:41 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 12:41 in Punta Cana. With a 12-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 Punta Cana (PUJ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). 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 Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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