Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Karachi

🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  →  🇵🇰 Karachi, Pakistan

4,428 km
Straight-line distance
2,752 mi
In miles
6h 2m
Est. flight time
Northwest
Initial bearing 306°

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Karachi is 4,428 kilometres (2,752 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the initial heading is roughly northwest (306°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 6h 2m. 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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Karachi

Pakistan

Population (metro)16.8 million
Main airportKHI
RegionSouth Asia
Time zoneUTC+5
CurrencyPakistani Rupee (PKR)

Pakistan's largest city and economic powerhouse, a sprawling Arabian Sea port and the country's financial and industrial heart.

Top sights: Mazar-e-Quaid, Clifton Beach, Mohatta Palace, Frere Hall, Empress Market

Frequently asked questions

How far is Karachi from Kuala Lumpur?
4,428 km (2,752 miles) in a straight line.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Karachi?
About 6h 2m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
What direction is Karachi from Kuala Lumpur?
Karachi lies roughly to the northwest of Kuala Lumpur (initial bearing 306°).
Which airports serve this route?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Karachi: Jinnah International Airport (KHI).

More distances from Kuala Lumpur

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