KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
15,573 km
9,677 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
15,573 km
9,677 mi / 8,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
185°
south

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KUL WCA
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code KUL WCA
ICAO Code WMKK SCST
City Kuala Lumpur Castro
Country Malaysia Chile
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Santiago
Elevation 69 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 15,573 kilometers (9,677 miles / 8,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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 Chile. 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 19:35 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 08:35 in Castro. 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.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 173° (south). 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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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