Istanbul (IST) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,212
miles
8,387
kilometers
4,529
nautical miles

🕐 10h 26m
Flight Time
🧭 E (99°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,212 8,339
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,212 8,339
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,212 7,818
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,212 7,818
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,212 10,424
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,212 7,818
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?

This long-haul flight covers 5,212 miles across 11 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to KUL route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This long-haul flight covers 5,212 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to Malaysia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 99° from Istanbul. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About KUL

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 5,212 miles (8,387 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to KUL typically take around 10h 26m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,212 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.