Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran
🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia → 🇮🇷 Tehran, Iran
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Tehran is 6,297 kilometres (3,913 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the initial heading is roughly northwest (312°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 8h 22m. 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
Tehran
Iran
Iran's sprawling capital sits below the snow-capped Alborz Mountains, mixing grand Qajar palaces, lively bazaars and modern museums.
Top sights: Golestan Palace, Grand Bazaar, Milad Tower, National Museum of Iran, Azadi Tower
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Tehran from Kuala Lumpur?
- 6,297 km (3,913 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tehran?
- About 8h 22m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Tehran from Kuala Lumpur?
- Tehran lies roughly to the northwest of Kuala Lumpur (initial bearing 312°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Tehran: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA).
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