KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
16,007 km
9,946 miles
SEM
Selma
United States
Distance
16,007 km
9,946 mi / 8,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL SEM
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Craig Field
IATA Code KUL SEM
ICAO Code WMKK KSEM
City Kuala Lumpur Selma
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Chicago
Elevation 69 ft 166 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 32.340000, -86.990000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Selma (SEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Craig Field (SEM) in Selma, United States is 16,007 kilometers (9,946 miles / 8,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 21:37 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 07:37 in Selma. With a 14-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 Selma (SEM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Craig Field (SEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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