How is the flight distance measured?

Flight distances are measured as the great-circle (straight-line) distance between airports. Actual flight paths may be slightly longer due to air traffic routing and weather avoidance.

How long does the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Seattle take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 12,984 km the typical non-stop flight takes 1–10 hours. Check the flight duration page for the exact average.

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Flight Distance: Kuala Lumpur to Seattle

12,984

Kilometres (km)

8,068

Miles (mi)

7,011

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Kuala Lumpur to Seattle is approximately 12,984 km. The typical flight time is 15h 46m.

This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.

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Nearby airports

Near Kuala Lumpur

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB)46 km
Malacca Airport (MKZ)81 km

Near Seattle

Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI)9 km
Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW)29 km
Snohomish County (Paine Field) Airport (PAE)51 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from Kuala Lumpur to Seattle is approximately 12,984 km (8,068 miles).