Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Riyadh
🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia → 🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Riyadh is 6,351 kilometres (3,946 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the initial heading is roughly northwest (298°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 8h 26m. 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
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's capital, a fast-modernizing desert city of gleaming towers and broad highways at the heart of the Arabian Peninsula.
Top sights: Kingdom Centre, Masmak Fortress, Diriyah, National Museum, Edge of the World cliffs
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Riyadh from Kuala Lumpur?
- 6,351 km (3,946 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Riyadh?
- About 8h 26m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Riyadh from Kuala Lumpur?
- Riyadh lies roughly to the northwest of Kuala Lumpur (initial bearing 298°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
More distances from Kuala Lumpur
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