KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
13,039 km
8,102 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
13,039 km
8,102 mi / 7,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL TER
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code KUL TER
ICAO Code WMKK LPLA
City Kuala Lumpur Lajes
Country Malaysia Portugal
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 69 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 38.760000, -27.090000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 13,039 kilometers (8,102 miles / 7,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:48 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 11:48 in Lajes. With a 9-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 Lajes (TER) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). 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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.