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LHR to KUL: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport)
6,590 mi
10,606 km · 5,727 nm
13h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
6,590 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 23m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- KUL — Kuala Lumpur International Airport · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near KUL
- SZB · Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport29 mi away
- MKZ · Malacca Airport50 mi away
- DUM · Pinang Kampai Airport81 mi away
- KUA · Kuantan Airport126 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from KUL?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is 6,590 miles (10,606 km, 5,727 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to KUL?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 23m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LHR to KUL?
Nonstop service on LHR–KUL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 13h 23m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between London and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 7 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to KUL?
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Why are some LHR to KUL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LHR–KUL tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.