How far is Manila from Kuala Lumpur?

The straight-line distance from Kuala Lumpur to Manila is 2,470 km (1,535 miles).

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Manila?

A nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Manila takes about 3h 35m, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus taxi and climb time.

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Manila?

The distance is the same in both directions: 2,470 km (1,535 miles) from Manila to Kuala Lumpur.

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Manila

🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia → 🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines

2,470 km

Straight-line distance

1,535 mi

In miles

3h 35m

Est. flight time

Northeast

Initial bearing 58°

Same time zone

Time difference

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Manila is 2,470 kilometres (1,535 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the initial heading is roughly northeast (58°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 3h 35m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.

Travelling the other way, from Manila to Kuala Lumpur, covers the same 2,470 km; the return flight leaves on an initial heading of roughly southwest (241°). Kuala Lumpur and Manila share the same time zone (UTC+8).

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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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Manila

Philippines

Population (metro)14.7 million

Main airportMNL

RegionSoutheast Asia

Time zoneUTC+8

CurrencyPhilippine Peso (PHP)

The Philippines' bustling capital on Manila Bay, a historic Spanish colonial port now an energetic, densely populated metropolis.

Top sights: Intramuros, Rizal Park, Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, Binondo Chinatown

Frequently asked questions

How far is Manila from Kuala Lumpur?: 2,470 km (1,535 miles) in a straight line.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Manila?: About 3h 35m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
What direction is Manila from Kuala Lumpur?: Manila lies roughly to the northeast of Kuala Lumpur (initial bearing 58°).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Manila?: The same 2,470 km (1,535 miles) — great-circle distance does not depend on direction.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Manila?: Kuala Lumpur and Manila share the same time zone (UTC+8).
Which airports serve this route?: Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).

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