Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai
🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia → 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Dubai is 5,532 kilometres (3,437 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the initial heading is roughly northwest (301°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 7h 25m. 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
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
A futuristic desert metropolis and global aviation crossroads, Dubai is famed for record-breaking architecture, luxury shopping and engineered islands.
Top sights: Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina, Gold Souk
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Dubai from Kuala Lumpur?
- 5,532 km (3,437 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai?
- About 7h 25m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Dubai from Kuala Lumpur?
- Dubai lies roughly to the northwest of Kuala Lumpur (initial bearing 301°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB).
More distances from Kuala Lumpur
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