KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,586 km
5,335 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
8,586 km
5,335 mi / 4,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
36°
northeast

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KUL SYA
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code KUL SYA
ICAO Code WMKK PASY
City Kuala Lumpur Shemya
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Adak
Elevation 69 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 52.700000, 174.100000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 8,586 kilometers (5,335 miles / 4,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 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 20:21 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 02:21 in Shemya. With a 18-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 Shemya (SYA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 257° (west 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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