KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
13,693 km
8,508 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
13,693 km
8,508 mi / 7,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL RHV
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code KUL RHV
ICAO Code WMKK KRHV
City Kuala Lumpur San Jose
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 69 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 37.330000, -121.820000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 13,693 kilometers (8,508 miles / 7,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 01:23 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 09:23 in San Jose. 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.

The return flight from San Jose (RHV) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 305° (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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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