Distance from Riyadh to Kuala Lumpur
🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia → 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The distance between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur is 6,351 kilometres (3,946 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of King Khalid International Airport (RUH), the initial heading is roughly east (103°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 8h 26m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
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
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
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Kuala Lumpur from Riyadh?
- 6,351 km (3,946 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Riyadh to Kuala Lumpur?
- About 8h 26m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Kuala Lumpur from Riyadh?
- Kuala Lumpur lies roughly to the east of Riyadh (initial bearing 103°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
More distances from Riyadh
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