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MKL to AOR: distance & flight time
Jackson (McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport) → Alor Setar (Sultan Abdul Halim Airport)
9,487 mi
15,267 km · 8,244 nm
19h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,487 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 4m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MKL — McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport · Jackson, United States
- AOR — Sultan Abdul Halim Airport · Alor Setar, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MKL
- NQA · Millington-Memphis Airport56 mi away
- BYH · Arkansas International Airport63 mi away
- OLV · Olive Branch Airport65 mi away
- MEM · Memphis International Airport71 mi away
Near AOR
- LGK · Langkawi International Airport47 mi away
- BWH · Butterworth Airport50 mi away
- HDY · Hat Yai International Airport51 mi away
- PEN · Penang International Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MKL from AOR?
The flight distance from Jackson (MKL) to Alor Setar (AOR) is 9,487 miles (15,267 km, 8,244 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MKL to AOR?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 4m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Alor Setar?
Alor Setar is 13 hours ahead of Jackson.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MKL to AOR?
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