KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
13,830 km
8,593 miles
XWA
Williston
United States
Distance
13,830 km
8,593 mi / 7,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL XWA
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Williston Basin International Airport
IATA Code KUL XWA
ICAO Code WMKK KXWA
City Kuala Lumpur Williston
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Chicago
Elevation 69 ft 2,356 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 48.260000, -103.750000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Williston (XWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) in Williston, United States is 13,830 kilometers (8,593 miles / 7,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 00:48 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 10:48 in Williston. With a 14-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 2,287 feet between the two airports. Williston Basin International Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Williston (XWA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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