KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
19,601 km
12,179 miles
RIM
Rodriguez de Mendoza
Peru
Distance
19,601 km
12,179 mi / 10,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
192°
south southwest

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KUL RIM
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport San Nicolas Airport
IATA Code KUL RIM
ICAO Code WMKK SPLN
City Kuala Lumpur Rodriguez de Mendoza
Country Malaysia Peru
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Lima
Elevation 69 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -6.390000, -77.500000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to San Nicolas Airport (RIM) in Rodriguez de Mendoza, Peru is 19,601 kilometers (12,179 miles / 10,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south southwest at a heading of 192°.

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 Peru. 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 00:24 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 11:24 in Rodriguez de Mendoza. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,013 feet between the two airports. San Nicolas 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 Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 168° (south 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 San Nicolas Airport (RIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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