Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty
🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia → 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Almaty is 5,087 kilometres (3,161 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the initial heading is roughly northwest (335°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 6h 52m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
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
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's largest city and former capital, a leafy, cosmopolitan hub at the foot of the snow-capped Tian Shan mountains.
Top sights: Medeu & Shymbulak, Kok-Tobe, Zenkov Cathedral, Central State Museum, Green Bazaar
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Almaty from Kuala Lumpur?
- 5,087 km (3,161 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty?
- About 6h 52m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Almaty from Kuala Lumpur?
- Almaty lies roughly to the northwest of Kuala Lumpur (initial bearing 335°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA).
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