KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,255 km
8,858 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
14,255 km
8,858 mi / 7,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL RBF
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code KUL RBF
ICAO Code WMKK KL35
City Kuala Lumpur Big Bear City
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 69 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 34.260000, -116.860000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 14,255 kilometers (8,858 miles / 7,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 23:47 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 07:47 in Big Bear City. With a 16-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 6,683 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Big Bear City (RBF) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). 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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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