Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi
🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia → 🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi is 2,039 kilometres (1,267 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the initial heading is roughly north (12°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 3h 3m. 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
Hanoi
Vietnam
Vietnam's atmospheric capital, blending tree-lined French boulevards, ancient temples and a frenetic Old Quarter near Hoan Kiem Lake.
Top sights: Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarter, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Train Street
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Hanoi from Kuala Lumpur?
- 2,039 km (1,267 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi?
- About 3h 3m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Hanoi from Kuala Lumpur?
- Hanoi lies roughly to the north of Kuala Lumpur (initial bearing 12°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Hanoi: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
More distances from Kuala Lumpur
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