KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
5,170 km
3,213 miles
TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,170 km
3,213 mi / 2,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KUL TPI
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Tapini Airport
IATA Code KUL TPI
ICAO Code WMKK AYTI
City Kuala Lumpur Tapini
Country Malaysia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 69 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -8.360000, 146.990000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tapini (TPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 5,170 kilometers (3,213 miles / 2,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:41 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 08:41 in Tapini.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,031 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). 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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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