KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,014 km
8,708 miles
XSD
Tonopah
United States
Distance
14,014 km
8,708 mi / 7,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL XSD
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Tonopah Test Range
IATA Code KUL XSD
ICAO Code WMKK KTNX
City Kuala Lumpur Tonopah
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 69 ft 5,550 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 37.800000, -116.800000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tonopah (XSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Tonopah Test Range (XSD) in Tonopah, United States is 14,014 kilometers (8,708 miles / 7,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 01:33 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 09:33 in Tonopah. With a 16-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 5,481 feet between the two airports. Tonopah Test Range 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 Tonopah (XSD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 310° (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 Tonopah Test Range (XSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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