KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
7,613 km
4,731 miles
SHY
Shinyanga
Tanzania
Distance
7,613 km
4,731 mi / 4,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

KUL SHY
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Shinyanga Airport
IATA Code KUL SHY
ICAO Code WMKK HTSY
City Kuala Lumpur Shinyanga
Country Malaysia Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 69 ft 3,800 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -3.610000, 33.500000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shinyanga (SHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 7,613 kilometers (4,731 miles / 4,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with Tanzania. 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 04:03 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 23:03 in Shinyanga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,731 feet between the two airports. Shinyanga Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Shinyanga (SHY) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 86° (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 Shinyanga Airport (SHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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