Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi Distance
7,227 km · 4,491 miles · 9 h 32 min flight
The distance from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi is 7,227 km (4,491 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 9 h 32 min. Nairobi is 5 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Nairobi
Kenya
- Kilometres
- 7,227
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 4,491
- 3,902 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 9 h 32 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −5 hours
- Nairobi vs Kuala Lumpur
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Kuala Lumpur | West (267°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Nairobi | East (86°) |
| Halfway point | 1.10° N, 69.23° E |
| Kuala Lumpur coordinates | 3.14° N, 101.69° E |
| Nairobi coordinates | 1.28° S, 36.82° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Nairobi from Kuala Lumpur?
7,227 kilometres or 4,491 miles (3,902 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi?
About 9 h 32 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 Nairobi?
Nairobi is 5 hours behind Kuala Lumpur right now.
In which direction is Nairobi from Kuala Lumpur?
Nairobi lies to the west of Kuala Lumpur (initial bearing 267°).
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.