KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
9,534 km
5,924 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
9,534 km
5,924 mi / 5,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KUL WDH
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code KUL WDH
ICAO Code WMKK FYWH
City Kuala Lumpur Windhoek
Country Malaysia Namibia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 69 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 9,534 kilometers (5,924 miles / 5,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Namibia. 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 23:32 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 17:32 in Windhoek. 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 5,571 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International 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 Windhoek (WDH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 85° (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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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