KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
15,801 km
9,818 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
15,801 km
9,818 mi / 8,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

KUL QBX
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code KUL QBX
ICAO Code WMKK SNOB
City Kuala Lumpur Sobral
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Fortaleza
Elevation 69 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 15,801 kilometers (9,818 miles / 8,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 13:48 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 02:48 in Sobral. 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.

The return flight from Sobral (QBX) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 90° (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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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