KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,230 km
5,114 miles
THY
Thohoyandou
South Africa
Distance
8,230 km
5,114 mi / 4,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KUL THY
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Thohoyandou Airport
IATA Code KUL THY
ICAO Code WMKK FATH
City Kuala Lumpur Thohoyandou
Country Malaysia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 69 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -23.080000, 30.380000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Thohoyandou (THY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Thohoyandou Airport (THY) in Thohoyandou, South Africa is 8,230 kilometers (5,114 miles / 4,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:39 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 12:39 in Thohoyandou. With a 6-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 1,952 feet between the two airports. Thohoyandou Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Thohoyandou (THY) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Thohoyandou Airport (THY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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