Bangkok (BKK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 758

miles

1,221

kilometers

659

nautical miles

🕐 1h 57m

Flight Time

🧭 S (175°)

Direction

🌍 +1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	758	+455	1,213 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	758	+455	1,213 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	758	+379	1,137 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	758	+379	1,137 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	758	+758	1,516 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	758	+379	1,137 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Kuala Lumpur, your watch will be 1 hour ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The BKK to KUL route connects Bangkok, Thailand with Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This medium-haul flight covers 758 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Thailand to Malaysia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 175° from Bangkok. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BKK

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves Bangkok, Thailand.

🛬 About KUL

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) serves Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 758 miles (1,221 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BKK to KUL typically take around 1h 57m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 758 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.