FRA to KUL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is 9,998 km (6,213 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 13h, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (KUL to FRA).
How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Sepang?
The great-circle distance between Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is 9,998 km (6,213 mi, 5,399 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from FRA to KUL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 13h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KUL is roughly east of FRA.
How is the FRA to KUL route written in code?
The pair is written FRA-KUL in IATA codes and EDDF-WMKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Frankfurt Main Airport is FRA (EDDF), Kuala Lumpur International Airport is KUL (WMKK).
| FRA | KUL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDF | WMKK |
| Country | Germany | Malaysia |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 69 ft |
| Rank by connections | #6 | #42 |
EDDF starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; WMKK starts with W, the prefix for the Malay Archipelago. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KUL sits 295 ft (90 m) lower than FRA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FRA to KUL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
| MH | Malaysia Airlines | MAS | Malaysian | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Sepang?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are 9,998 km (6,213 mi, 5,399 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FRA to KUL?
A typical nonstop flight between FRA and KUL takes about 13h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KUL from FRA?
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) lies roughly east of Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA).
Which airlines fly FRA to KUL?
3 airlines appear on the FRA-KUL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines.
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