Flights to Kuala Lumpur
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kuala Lumpur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL, 44 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | 15 km (9 mi) | 12,401 ft | 90 ft |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 44 km (27 mi) | 13,530 ft | 69 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,401 ft, SZB can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 90 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kuala Lumpur
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,013 km (630 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,188 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Singapore | Singapore | 316 km (197 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok | Thailand | 1,187 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Bekasi | Indonesia | 1,197 km (744 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Bandung | Indonesia | 1,298 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Medan | Indonesia | 339 km (211 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Depok | Indonesia | 1,204 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,173 km (729 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Palembang | Indonesia | 755 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Semarang | Indonesia | 1,486 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Phnom Penh | Cambodia | 1,002 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Cần Thơ | Vietnam | 890 km (553 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to South Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,188 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Batam | Indonesia | 341 km (212 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Biên Hòa | Vietnam | 1,036 km (644 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Jepara | Indonesia | 1,472 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Pekanbaru | Indonesia | 293 km (182 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Bandar Lampung | Indonesia | 1,032 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Bogor | Indonesia | 1,222 km (759 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Padang | Indonesia | 478 km (297 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru | Malaysia | 296 km (184 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 9,632 km (5,985 mi) | about 13 h 6 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Lagos | Nigeria | 10,883 km (6,762 mi) | about 14 h 42 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Bengaluru | India | 2,865 km (1,780 mi) | about 4 h 25 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Bogotá | Colombia | 19,033 km (11,827 mi) | about 25 h 9 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 11,708 km (7,275 mi) | about 15 h 46 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 7,016 km (4,359 mi) | about 9 h 45 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Kano | Nigeria | 10,279 km (6,387 mi) | about 13 h 56 min |
| Kuala Lumpur to Chennai | India | 2,600 km (1,616 mi) | about 4 h 5 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Kuala Lumpur?
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) is the closest large airport at 15 km (9 mi). The others, KUL, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SZB from Kuala Lumpur city centre?
15 km (9 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kuala Lumpur on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.