KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
15,751 km
9,787 miles
QAK
Barbacena
Brazil
Distance
15,751 km
9,787 mi / 8,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KUL QAK
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport
IATA Code KUL QAK
ICAO Code WMKK SBBQ
City Kuala Lumpur Barbacena
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 69 ft 3,657 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -21.270000, -43.760000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Barbacena (QAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) in Barbacena, Brazil is 15,751 kilometers (9,787 miles / 8,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 01:48 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 14:48 in Barbacena. 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 3,588 feet between the two airports. Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Barbacena (QAK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 114° (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 Major Brigadeiro Doorgal Borges Airport (QAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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