Distance from Mumbai to Kuala Lumpur

🇮🇳 Mumbai, India  →  🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

3,598 km
Straight-line distance
2,235 mi
In miles
5h 0m
Est. flight time
Southeast
Initial bearing 116°

The distance between Mumbai and Kuala Lumpur is 3,598 kilometres (2,235 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), the initial heading is roughly southeast (116°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 5h 0m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.

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Mumbai

India

Population (metro)21.3 million
Main airportBOM
RegionSouth Asia
Time zoneUTC+5:30
CurrencyIndian Rupee (INR)

India's financial capital and home of Bollywood, a densely packed coastal megacity on the Arabian Sea with colonial-era architecture and frenetic energy.

Top sights: Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Colaba

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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

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Mumbai?
3,598 km (2,235 miles) in a straight line.
How long is the flight from Mumbai to Kuala Lumpur?
About 5h 0m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
What direction is Kuala Lumpur from Mumbai?
Kuala Lumpur lies roughly to the southeast of Mumbai (initial bearing 116°).
Which airports serve this route?
Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

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