KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
15,923 km
9,894 miles
SUM
Sumter
United States
Distance
15,923 km
9,894 mi / 8,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KUL SUM
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Sumter Airport
IATA Code KUL SUM
ICAO Code WMKK KSMS
City Kuala Lumpur Sumter
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/New_York
Elevation 69 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 34.000000, -80.360000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sumter (SUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Sumter Airport (SUM) in Sumter, United States is 15,923 kilometers (9,894 miles / 8,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 19:11 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 06:11 in Sumter. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sumter (SUM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Sumter Airport (SUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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