BWU
Sydney
Australia
6,569 km
4,082 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
6,569 km
4,082 mi / 3,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
298°
west northwest

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BWU KUL
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code BWU KUL
ICAO Code YSBK WMKK
City Sydney Kuala Lumpur
Country Australia Malaysia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 29 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 2.750000, 101.710000

Sydney (BWU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 6,569 kilometers (4,082 miles / 3,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:42 in Sydney, it's 12:42 in Kuala Lumpur. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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