KUL to NRT: Kuala Lumpur – Tokyo

Flight Distance & Nonstop Range Analysis

Distance
2,921 nm
5,410 km
Origin
Kuala Lumpur International
Destination
Narita International
The Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – Tokyo (NRT) route spans 2,921 nm (5,410 km). Explore which aircraft can fly it nonstop and how passenger load affects range.

ETOPS required. This route crosses extended over-water or remote terrain. Twin-engine jets need ETOPS approval - most modern widebodies hold ETOPS-180 or higher. Learn more about ETOPS.

Can it fly nonstop?

Aircraft Full cabin Half load Est. flight time
Boeing 777-200LR ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 5h 58m
Boeing 777X-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 5h 58m
Airbus A380-800 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 5h 59m
Boeing 787-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 5h 59m
Airbus A350-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 5h 59m
Airbus A350-1000 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 5h 59m
Boeing 777-300ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 5h 58m
Airbus A340-600 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 6h 11m
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 5h 51m
Boeing 777-200ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 5h 58m
Boeing 787-10 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 5h 59m
Boeing 747-400 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 5h 58m
Airbus A330-200 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 6h 13m
Airbus A330-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 6h 5m

Flight times are still-air estimates at typical cruise speed. Headwinds and tailwinds can add or subtract 30–90 minutes on long-haul routes. "Marginal" means the aircraft can technically reach the destination at reduced load but has little fuel margin.

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