KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
12,331 km
7,662 miles
TIY
Tidjikja
Mauritania
Distance
12,331 km
7,662 mi / 6,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL TIY
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Tidjikja Airport
IATA Code KUL TIY
ICAO Code WMKK GQND
City Kuala Lumpur Tidjikja
Country Malaysia Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 69 ft 1,363 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 18.570000, -11.420000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tidjikja (TIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Tidjikja Airport (TIY) in Tidjikja, Mauritania is 12,331 kilometers (7,662 miles / 6,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Mauritania. 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 00:59 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 16:59 in Tidjikja. With a 8-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 1,294 feet between the two airports. Tidjikja Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Tidjikja (TIY) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 79° (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 Tidjikja Airport (TIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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