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RME to SZB: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Kuala Lumpur (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport)
9,228 mi
14,851 km · 8,019 nm
18h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,228 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 34m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, United States
- SZB — Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RME
Near SZB
- KUL · Kuala Lumpur International Airport29 mi away
- MKZ · Malacca Airport77 mi away
- PKG · Pulau Pangkor Airport103 mi away
- IPH · Sultan Azlan Shah Airport104 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RME from SZB?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Kuala Lumpur (SZB) is 9,228 miles (14,851 km, 8,019 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to SZB?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 34m 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 Rome and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 12 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to SZB?
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