Distance from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur
🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan → 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The distance between Taipei and Kuala Lumpur is 3,233 kilometres (2,009 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), the initial heading is roughly southwest (224°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 4h 32m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Taipei
Taiwan
Taiwan's capital, a friendly, food-loving city ringed by green mountains and hot springs, anchored by the landmark Taipei 101 tower.
Top sights: Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, Shilin Night Market, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, Beitou hot springs
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 Taipei?
- 3,233 km (2,009 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur?
- About 4h 32m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Kuala Lumpur from Taipei?
- Kuala Lumpur lies roughly to the southwest of Taipei (initial bearing 224°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Taipei: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
More distances from Taipei
See the country profiles for Taiwan and Malaysia, or open the Asia distance calculator.