KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
3,145 km
1,954 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
3,145 km
1,954 mi / 1,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL SQJ
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code KUL SQJ
ICAO Code WMKK ZSSM
City Kuala Lumpur Sanming
Country Malaysia China
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 69 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 26.430000, 117.840000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 3,145 kilometers (1,954 miles / 1,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:10 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 23:10 in Sanming.

The return flight from Sanming (SQJ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 216° (southwest). 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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