Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing
🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia → 🇨🇳 Beijing, China
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing is 4,349 kilometres (2,702 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the initial heading is roughly north (18°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 5h 56m. 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
Beijing
China
China's capital and political and cultural heart, home to imperial palaces and modern megaprojects. One of the world's oldest cities with over 3,000 years of history.
Top sights: Forbidden City, Great Wall at Badaling, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Beijing from Kuala Lumpur?
- 4,349 km (2,702 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing?
- About 5h 56m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Beijing from Kuala Lumpur?
- Beijing lies roughly to the north of Kuala Lumpur (initial bearing 18°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Beijing: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
More distances from Kuala Lumpur
See the country profiles for Malaysia and China, or open the Asia distance calculator.