KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
11,280 km
7,009 miles
RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
Distance
11,280 km
7,009 mi / 6,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL RKV
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Reykjavik Airport
IATA Code KUL RKV
ICAO Code WMKK BIRK
City Kuala Lumpur Reykjavik
Country Malaysia Iceland
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 69 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 64.130000, -21.940000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Reykjavik (RKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland is 11,280 kilometers (7,009 miles / 6,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:50 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 15:50 in Reykjavik. With a 8-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 Reykjavik (RKV) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). 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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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