KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
5,396 km
3,353 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
5,396 km
3,353 mi / 2,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL SKD
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code KUL SKD
ICAO Code WMKK UTSS
City Kuala Lumpur Samarkand
Country Malaysia Uzbekistan
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 69 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 39.700000, 66.980000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 5,396 kilometers (3,353 miles / 2,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Uzbekistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:33 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 19:33 in Samarkand. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,155 feet between the two airports. Samarkand Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). 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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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