Sydney to Kuala Lumpur Distance
6,615 km · 4,110 miles · 8 h 46 min flight
The distance from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur is 6,615 km (4,110 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 8 h 46 min. Kuala Lumpur is 3 hours behind Sydney.
Sydney
New South Wales
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
- Kilometres
- 6,615
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 4,110
- 3,572 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 8 h 46 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −3 hours
- Kuala Lumpur vs Sydney
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Sydney | West-northwest (298°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Kuala Lumpur | Southeast (133°) |
| Halfway point | 16.82° S, 124.02° E |
| Sydney coordinates | 33.87° S, 151.21° E |
| Kuala Lumpur coordinates | 3.14° N, 101.69° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Sydney?
6,615 kilometres or 4,110 miles (3,572 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?
About 8 h 46 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 Sydney and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 3 hours behind Sydney right now.
In which direction is Kuala Lumpur from Sydney?
Kuala Lumpur lies to the west-northwest of Sydney (initial bearing 298°).
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.