KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,260 km
8,861 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
14,260 km
8,861 mi / 7,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL VEL
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code KUL VEL
ICAO Code WMKK KVEL
City Kuala Lumpur Vernal
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Denver
Elevation 69 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 40.440000, -109.510000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 14,260 kilometers (8,861 miles / 7,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:41 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 06:41 in Vernal. With a 15-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 5,205 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vernal (VEL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 319° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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