KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
12,456 km
7,740 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
12,456 km
7,740 mi / 6,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

KUL WYE
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code KUL WYE
ICAO Code WMKK GFYE
City Kuala Lumpur Yengema
Country Malaysia Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Freetown
Elevation 69 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 8.610000, -11.050000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 12,456 kilometers (7,740 miles / 6,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 05:26 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 21:26 in Yengema. With a 8-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 1,231 feet between the two airports. Yengema Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Yengema (WYE) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 83° (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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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