Houston (HOU) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,933

miles

15,985

kilometers

8,631

nautical miles

🕐 19h 25m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (330°)

Direction

🌍 +14h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	9,933	+5,960	15,893 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	9,933	+5,960	15,893 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	9,933	+4,967	14,900 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	9,933	+4,967	14,900 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	9,933	+9,933	19,866 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	9,933	+4,967	14,900 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?

A round trip between Houston and Kuala Lumpur earns you 19,866 base miles - that's 79% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The HOU to KUL route connects Houston, United States with Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This long-haul flight covers 9,933 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Malaysia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 330° from Houston. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About KUL

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 9,933 miles (15,985 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from HOU to KUL typically take around 19h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 9,933 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.