The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina is 16,990 kilometers (10,557 miles / 9,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:23 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 21:23 in San Miguel de Tucuman. With a 11-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 1,424 feet between the two airports. Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). 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 Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.