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Airport Reference

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

IATA CodeKUL
ICAO CodeWMKK
CityKuala Lumpur
CountryMalaysia
Time ZoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Coordinates2.7456, 101.7099
Elevation69 ft / 21 m above sea level

Booking Through KUL Across GDS Systems

The same availability check looks different depending on the GDS in front of you. Here's the pattern for a generic search into KUL, using KUL as the destination:

Amadeus:  AN15JULLHRKUL
Sabre:    A15JUNLHRKUL
Galileo:  A/15JUNLHRKUL

Swap in the actual origin code and date for a live search — the structure (date, then city pair) stays the same across systems.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)10,605 km / 6,590 mi≈ 12.5h nonstop
JFK (New York)15,169 km / 9,426 mi≈ 17.8h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)5,549 km / 3,448 mi≈ 6.5h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)296 km / 184 mi≈ 0.3h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)6,584 km / 4,091 mi≈ 7.7h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Connection Notes for KUL

Singapore is the closest of the listed hubs to KUL, at roughly 0.3 hours nonstop, while New York is the furthest, at roughly 17.8 hours. When an itinerary routes a client through KUL as a connection point rather than a final destination, it's worth confirming minimum connection time directly with the airport or airline — this varies by terminal and by whether the connection involves a change of airline alliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Kuala Lumpur?

The main IATA airport code for Kuala Lumpur is KUL — Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

What time zone is Kuala Lumpur International Airport in?

Kuala Lumpur International Airport operates on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time.

How does KUL appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, KUL appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...KUL... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

Which major hub is closest to KUL?

Of the reference hubs listed on this page, Singapore is the closest to KUL, at an estimated 0.3 hours nonstop flight time.

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