Johannesburg (JNB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,283
miles
8,502
kilometers
4,591
nautical miles

🕐 10h 34m
Flight Time
🧭 E (80°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,283 8,453
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,283 8,453
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,283 7,925
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,283 7,925
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,283 10,566
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,283 7,925
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 international flight from South Africa to Malaysia requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The JNB to KUL route connects Johannesburg, South Africa with Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This long-haul flight covers 5,283 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to Malaysia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 80° from Johannesburg. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

🛬 About KUL

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from OR Tambo International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 5,283 miles (8,502 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JNB to KUL typically take around 10h 34m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,283 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.