KUL
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kuala Lumpur · MalaysiaICAO WMKK
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is an airport serving Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 2° 44' 44.1" N, 101° 42' 36.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. With 112 direct destinations served by 68 airlines, it is a major international hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (GMT+8).
Destinations
112
Airlines
68
Elevation ft
69/ 21m
Asia/Kuala Lumpur
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
KUL
ICAO Code
WMKK
City
Kuala Lumpur
Country
Malaysia
Elevation
69 ft
Local Time
01:39 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:2.7456°
Longitude:101.7100°
Popular Routes from KUL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGK | Jakarta, Indonesia | 699 mi | 1h 49m | short-haul | 287 kg | View |
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 185 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 76 kg | View |
| BKK | Bangkok, Thailand | 754 mi | 1h 56m | short-haul | 310 kg | View |
| DAC | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 1,636 mi | 3h 46m | medium-haul | 411 kg | View |
| HKT | Phuket, Thailand | 437 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 179 kg | View |
| CMB | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 1,534 mi | 3h 34m | medium-haul | 385 kg | View |
| DPS | Denpasar, Indonesia | 1,219 mi | 2h 58m | medium-haul | 306 kg | View |
| JED | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 4,394 mi | 9h 9m | long-haul | 1061 kg | View |
| KCH | Kuching, Malaysia | 603 mi | 1h 39m | short-haul | 248 kg | View |
| LGK | Langkawi, Malaysia | 282 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 116 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KUL
68 active airlines serving Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Air Astana
KCKazakhstan
Air France
AFFrance
Air India Express
IXIndia
Air India Limited
AIIndia
Air Koryo
JSDemocratic People's Republic of Korea
Air Madagascar
MDMadagascar
Air Mauritius
MKMauritius
AirAsia
AKMalaysia
AirAsia X
D7Malaysia
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Bangkok Airways
PGThailand
Biman Bangladesh Airlines
BGBangladesh
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
Cebu Pacific
5JPhilippines
China Airlines
CITaiwan
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Citilink Indonesia
QGIndonesia
EVA Air
BRTaiwan
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Garuda Indonesia
GAIndonesia
Indonesia AirAsia
QZIndonesia
Iran Air
IRIran
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
Jet Airways
9WIndia
Jetstar Asia Airways
3KSingapore
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
Kuwait Airways
KUKuwait
L
MJArgentina
Lion Mentari Airlines
JTIndonesia
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Mahan Air
W5Iran
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Malindo Air
ODMalaysia
Maxair
8MSweden
Myanmar Airways International
8MMyanmar
Nas Air
XYSaudi Arabia
Nepal Airlines
RANepal
Oman Air
WYOman
Pakistan International Airlines
PKPakistan
Qantas
QFAustralia
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Rainbow Air Polynesia
RXUnited States
Royal Brunei Airlines
BIBrunei
Royal Jordanian
RJJordan
Royal Nepal Airlines
RANepal
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
SilkAir
MISingapore
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
SriLankan Airlines
ULSri Lanka
Thai AirAsia
FDThailand
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
Tiger Airways
TRSingapore
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
United Airways
4HBangladesh
Uzbekistan Airways
HYUzbekistan
Vietnam Airlines
VNVietnam
Xiamen Airlines
MFChina
Yemenia
IYYemen
Zest Air
Z2Philippines
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kuala Lumpur International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 46 km |
| Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | IPH | Ipoh | Malaysia | 213 km |
| Kuantan Airport | KUA | Kuantan | Malaysia | 202 km |
| Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport | PKU | Pekanbaru | Indonesia | 254 km |
| Senai International Airport | JHB | Johor Bahru | Malaysia | 250 km |
| Kerteh Airport | KTE | Kerteh | Malaysia | 275 km |
| Singapore Changi Airport | SIN | Singapore | Singapore | 297 km |
| Narathiwat Airport | NAW | Narathiwat | Thailand | 417 km |
Other Airports in Malaysia
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
AORAlor Setar
Bakalalan Airport
BKMBakalalan
Bario Airport
BBNBario
Bintulu Airport
BTUBintulu
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport
IPHIpoh
Senai International Airport
JHBJohor Bahru
Kerteh Airport
KTEKerteh
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
KBRKota Bahru
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
BKIKota Kinabalu
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport
SZBKuala Lumpur
Sultan Mahmud Airport
TGGKuala Terengganu
Kuantan Airport
KUAKuantan
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 2° 44' 44.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 101° 42' 36.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 2.745580
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 101.709999
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 01:39 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 69 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 21 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Kuala Lumpur International Airport?
The IATA code for Kuala Lumpur International Airport is KUL, and its ICAO code is WMKK. The airport is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
How many destinations can you fly to from KUL?
There are 112 direct destinations available from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
What airlines fly from KUL?
There are 68 airlines operating from KUL, including Air Astana, Air France, Air India Express, Air India Limited, Air Koryo, and more.
What timezone is Kuala Lumpur International Airport in?
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Kuala Lumpur International Airport?
Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level.
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