KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
11,886 km
7,386 miles
RFP
Uturoa
French Polynesia
Distance
11,886 km
7,386 mi / 6,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KUL RFP
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Raiatea Airport
IATA Code KUL RFP
ICAO Code WMKK NTTR
City Kuala Lumpur Uturoa
Country Malaysia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 69 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -16.720000, -151.470000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Uturoa (RFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Raiatea Airport (RFP) in Uturoa, French Polynesia is 11,886 kilometers (7,386 miles / 6,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:48 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 06:48 in Uturoa. With a 18-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 Uturoa (RFP) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Raiatea Airport (RFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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