Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Delhi

🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  →  🇮🇳 Delhi, India

3,838 km
Straight-line distance
2,385 mi
In miles
5h 18m
Est. flight time
Northwest
Initial bearing 320°

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Delhi is 3,838 kilometres (2,385 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the initial heading is roughly northwest (320°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 5h 18m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.

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Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

Population (metro)8.4 million
Main airportKUL
RegionSoutheast Asia
Time zoneUTC+8
CurrencyMalaysian Ringgit (MYR)

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

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Delhi

India

Population (metro)32.9 million
Main airportDEL
RegionSouth Asia
Time zoneUTC+5:30
CurrencyIndian Rupee (INR)

India's sprawling capital territory, layering Mughal monuments, colonial boulevards and a fast-growing modern city across the Yamuna plain.

Top sights: Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Chandni Chowk

Frequently asked questions

How far is Delhi from Kuala Lumpur?
3,838 km (2,385 miles) in a straight line.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Delhi?
About 5h 18m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
What direction is Delhi from Kuala Lumpur?
Delhi lies roughly to the northwest of Kuala Lumpur (initial bearing 320°).
Which airports serve this route?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Delhi: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).

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