KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
18,761 km
11,657 miles
RIH
Río Hato
Panama
Distance
18,761 km
11,657 mi / 10,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KUL RIH
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport
IATA Code KUL RIH
ICAO Code WMKK MPSM
City Kuala Lumpur Río Hato
Country Malaysia Panama
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Panama
Elevation 69 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 8.380000, -80.130000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Río Hato (RIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama is 18,761 kilometers (11,657 miles / 10,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Panama. 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 18:15 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 05:15 in Río Hato. With a 13-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 Río Hato (RIH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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