KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,729 km
9,152 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
14,729 km
9,152 mi / 7,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL SOW
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code KUL SOW
ICAO Code WMKK KSOW
City Kuala Lumpur Show Low
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Phoenix
Elevation 69 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 34.270000, -110.010000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 14,729 kilometers (9,152 miles / 7,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 09:16 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 18:16 in Show Low. With a 15-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 6,347 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 315° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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