KUL to NRT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is 5,409 km (3,361 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 15m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (NRT to KUL).
How far is it from Sepang to Narita?
The great-circle distance between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Narita International Airport (NRT) is 5,409 km (3,361 mi, 2,921 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 KUL to NRT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NRT is roughly northeast of KUL.
How is the KUL to NRT route written in code?
The pair is written KUL-NRT in IATA codes and WMKK-RJAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is KUL (WMKK), Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA).
| KUL | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kuala Lumpur International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| ICAO code | WMKK | RJAA |
| Country | Malaysia | Japan |
| Elevation | 69 ft | 141 ft |
| Rank by connections | #42 | #34 |
WMKK starts with W, the ICAO prefix for the Malay Archipelago; RJAA starts with R, the prefix for East Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 72 ft (22 m) of each other.
Airlines flying KUL to NRT
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 |
| JL | Japan Airlines | JAL | Japanair | 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 Sepang from Narita?
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are 5,409 km (3,361 mi, 2,921 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KUL to NRT?
A typical nonstop flight between KUL and NRT takes about 7h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NRT from KUL?
Narita International Airport (NRT) lies roughly northeast of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Which airlines fly KUL to NRT?
3 airlines appear on the KUL-NRT route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines.
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