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 Washington take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 15,378 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 Washington

15,378

Kilometres (km)

9,555

Miles (mi)

8,303

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Kuala Lumpur to Washington is approximately 15,378 km. The typical flight time is 18h 35m.

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 Washington

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)38 km
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI)73 km
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR)88 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from Kuala Lumpur to Washington is approximately 15,378 km (9,555 miles).