Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Dhaka
🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia → 🇧🇩 Dhaka, Bangladesh
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Dhaka is 2,598 kilometres (1,614 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the initial heading is roughly northwest (333°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 3h 45m. 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
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Bangladesh's densely populated capital on the Buriganga River, a historic Mughal city and the world's center of the garment industry.
Top sights: Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, Star Mosque, National Parliament House, Sadarghat
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Dhaka from Kuala Lumpur?
- 2,598 km (1,614 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Dhaka?
- About 3h 45m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Dhaka from Kuala Lumpur?
- Dhaka lies roughly to the northwest of Kuala Lumpur (initial bearing 333°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Dhaka: Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).
More distances from Kuala Lumpur
See the country profiles for Malaysia and Bangladesh, or open the Asia distance calculator.