KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
15,853 km
9,850 miles
QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Distance
15,853 km
9,850 mi / 8,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KUL QNS
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Canoas Airport
IATA Code KUL QNS
ICAO Code WMKK SBCO
City Kuala Lumpur Porto Alegre
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 69 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -29.950000, -51.140000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 15,853 kilometers (9,850 miles / 8,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 03:36 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 16:36 in Porto Alegre. 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 Porto Alegre (QNS) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 131° (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 Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.