Distance from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur
🇭🇰 Hong Kong, China → 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The distance between Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur is 2,522 kilometres (1,567 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), the initial heading is roughly southwest (214°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 3h 39m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Hong Kong
China
A dazzling financial hub and special administrative region where dense skyscrapers meet mountain trails and island beaches around Victoria Harbour.
Top sights: Victoria Peak, Tsim Sha Tsui, Star Ferry, Big Buddha (Tian Tan), Temple Street Night Market
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 Hong Kong?
- 2,522 km (1,567 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur?
- About 3h 39m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Kuala Lumpur from Hong Kong?
- Kuala Lumpur lies roughly to the southwest of Hong Kong (initial bearing 214°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
More distances from Hong Kong
See the country profiles for China and Malaysia, or open the Asia distance calculator.