Malaysia
United StatesKuala Lumpur (KUL) to Atlanta (ATL) shipping route.
16,715 km by air, about 21 h 36 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Atlanta (ATL)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)AirAtlanta (ATL)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 16,715 km (10,386 mi) |
| Straight line | 15,919 km |
| Flight time | 21 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Atlanta (ATL) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 16,715 km (9,025 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 15,919 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 21 h 36 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for KUL to ATL this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Kuala Lumpur to Atlanta saves money. The shipment crosses from Malaysia into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) in this directory, Atlanta (ATL) is the 62nd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Kuala Lumpur: Sao Paulo (16,687 km), Memphis (16,422 km) and Dallas (16,368 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Atlanta (ATL)?
16,715 km along the flight path (15,919 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Atlanta (ATL)?
About 21 h 36 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Atlanta (ATL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.