IST
Istanbul
Turkey
8,387 km
5,211 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
8,387 km
5,211 mi / 4,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

IST KUL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code IST KUL
ICAO Code LTFM WMKK
City Istanbul Kuala Lumpur
Country Turkey Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 325 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 2.750000, 101.710000

Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 8,387 kilometers (5,211 miles / 4,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Turkey with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:31 in Istanbul, it's 06:31 in Kuala Lumpur. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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