KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
10,123 km
6,290 miles
SIR
Sion
Switzerland
Distance
10,123 km
6,290 mi / 5,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL SIR
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sion Airport
IATA Code KUL SIR
ICAO Code WMKK LSGS
City Kuala Lumpur Sion
Country Malaysia Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Europe/Zurich
Elevation 69 ft 1,585 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 46.220000, 7.330000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sion (SIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Sion Airport (SIR) in Sion, Switzerland is 10,123 kilometers (6,290 miles / 5,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Switzerland. 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 08:01 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 01:01 in Sion. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,516 feet between the two airports. Sion Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Sion (SIR) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 85° (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 Sion Airport (SIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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