KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,252 km
8,856 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
14,252 km
8,856 mi / 7,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL RIV
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code KUL RIV
ICAO Code WMKK KRIV
City Kuala Lumpur Riverside
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 69 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 33.880000, -117.260000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 14,252 kilometers (8,856 miles / 7,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 23:43 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 07:43 in Riverside. 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 1,467 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 307° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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