Airport Comparison
| KUL | SEE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kuala Lumpur International Airport | Gillespie Field |
| IATA Code | KUL | SEE |
| ICAO Code | WMKK | KSEE |
| City | Kuala Lumpur | San Diego/El Cajon |
| Country | Malaysia | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 69 ft | 388 ft |
| Coordinates | 2.750000, 101.710000 | 32.830000, -116.970000 |
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, United States is 14,343 kilometers (8,912 miles / 7,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.
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 07:55 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 15:55 in San Diego/El Cajon. 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.
The return flight from San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) 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 Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.