Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Manila
🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia → 🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines
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.
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
Manila
Philippines
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°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
More distances from Kuala Lumpur
See the country profiles for Malaysia and Philippines, or open the Asia distance calculator.