KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
9,707 km
6,032 miles
TIP
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
9,707 km
6,032 mi / 5,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL TIP
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Tripoli International Airport
IATA Code KUL TIP
ICAO Code WMKK HLLT
City Kuala Lumpur Tripoli
Country Malaysia Libya
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 69 ft 263 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 32.660000, 13.160000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tripoli (TIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Tripoli International Airport (TIP) in Tripoli, Libya is 9,707 kilometers (6,032 miles / 5,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Libya. 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 05:40 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 23:40 in Tripoli. 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.

The return flight from Tripoli (TIP) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 88° (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 Tripoli International Airport (TIP) 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.