Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur Distance
14,137 km · 8,784 miles · 18 h 10 min flight
The distance from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur is 14,137 km (8,784 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 18 h 10 min. Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles
California
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
- Kilometres
- 14,137
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 8,784
- 7,633 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 18 h 10 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +15 hours
- Kuala Lumpur vs Los Angeles
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Los Angeles | Northwest (306°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Kuala Lumpur | Northeast (42°) |
| Halfway point | 43.67° N, 157.36° E |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
| Kuala Lumpur coordinates | 3.14° N, 101.69° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Los Angeles?
14,137 kilometres or 8,784 miles (7,633 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur?
About 18 h 10 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 Los Angeles and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now.
In which direction is Kuala Lumpur from Los Angeles?
Kuala Lumpur lies to the northwest of Los Angeles (initial bearing 306°).
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.