KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
12,648 km
7,859 miles
SBI
Koundara
Guinea
Distance
12,648 km
7,859 mi / 6,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
285°
west northwest

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KUL SBI
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sambailo Airport
IATA Code KUL SBI
ICAO Code WMKK GUSB
City Kuala Lumpur Koundara
Country Malaysia Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Conakry
Elevation 69 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 12.570000, -13.360000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Koundara (SBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea is 12,648 kilometers (7,859 miles / 6,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:43 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 20:43 in Koundara. 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 Koundara (SBI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Sambailo Airport (SBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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