Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Distance
8,335 km · 5,179 miles · 10 h 55 min flight
The distance from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul is 8,335 km (5,179 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 10 h 55 min. Istanbul is 5 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Istanbul
Turkey
- Kilometres
- 8,335
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,179
- 4,500 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 10 h 55 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −5 hours
- Istanbul vs Kuala Lumpur
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Kuala Lumpur | Northwest (312°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Istanbul | East (99°) |
| Halfway point | 26.61° N, 71.17° E |
| Kuala Lumpur coordinates | 3.14° N, 101.69° E |
| Istanbul coordinates | 41.01° N, 28.95° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Istanbul from Kuala Lumpur?
8,335 kilometres or 5,179 miles (4,500 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul?
About 10 h 55 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Kuala Lumpur right now.
In which direction is Istanbul from Kuala Lumpur?
Istanbul lies to the northwest of Kuala Lumpur (initial bearing 312°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.