KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
8,908 km
5,535 miles
WHK
Whakatane Airport
New Zealand
Distance
8,908 km
5,535 mi / 4,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KUL WHK
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Whakatane Airport
IATA Code KUL WHK
ICAO Code WMKK NZWK
City Kuala Lumpur N/A
Country Malaysia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 69 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 -37.920000, 176.910000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Whakatane Airport (WHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 8,908 kilometers (5,535 miles / 4,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:34 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 05:34 in Whakatane Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Whakatane Airport (WHK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 281° (west 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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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