KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
14,231 km
8,843 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
14,231 km
8,843 mi / 7,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KUL YQT
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code KUL YQT
ICAO Code WMKK CYQT
City Kuala Lumpur Thunder Bay
Country Malaysia Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 69 ft 653 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 48.370000, -89.320000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 14,231 kilometers (8,843 miles / 7,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Canada. 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 05:50 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 16:50 in Thunder Bay. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 346° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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