The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Tshikapa Airport (TSH) in Tshikapa, DR Congo is 9,040 kilometers (5,617 miles / 4,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 DR Congo. 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 06:27 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 00:27 in Tshikapa. 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 1,526 feet between the two airports. Tshikapa Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Tshikapa (TSH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 86° (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 Tshikapa Airport (TSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.