Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul
🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia → 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Seoul is 4,614 kilometres (2,867 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the initial heading is roughly northeast (31°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 6h 16m. 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
Seoul
South Korea
South Korea's dynamic capital, a high-tech metropolis where royal palaces sit beside neon shopping districts and a thriving K-pop culture.
Top sights: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village, Myeongdong, Dongdaemun, Han River parks
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Seoul from Kuala Lumpur?
- 4,614 km (2,867 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul?
- About 6h 16m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Seoul from Kuala Lumpur?
- Seoul lies roughly to the northeast of Kuala Lumpur (initial bearing 31°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN).
More distances from Kuala Lumpur
See the country profiles for Malaysia and South Korea, or open the Asia distance calculator.