Distance from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur
🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates → 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The distance between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur is 5,532 kilometres (3,437 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Dubai International Airport (DXB), the initial heading is roughly east (109°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 7h 25m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
A futuristic desert metropolis and global aviation crossroads, Dubai is famed for record-breaking architecture, luxury shopping and engineered islands.
Top sights: Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina, Gold Souk
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Malaysia's capital, defined by the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, a multicultural mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian heritage and lush tropical surroundings.
Top sights: Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, Merdeka Square, KL Tower, Bukit Bintang
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Kuala Lumpur from Dubai?
- 5,532 km (3,437 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur?
- About 7h 25m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Kuala Lumpur from Dubai?
- Kuala Lumpur lies roughly to the east of Dubai (initial bearing 109°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
More distances from Dubai
See the country profiles for United Arab Emirates and Malaysia, or open the Asia distance calculator.