Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,800
miles
14,163
kilometers
7,647
nautical miles

🕐 17h 16m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (42°)
Direction
🌍 -16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,800 14,080
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,800 14,080
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,800 13,200
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,800 13,200
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,800 17,600
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,800 13,200
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 Los Angeles, your watch will be 16 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The KUL to LAX route connects Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,800 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Malaysia to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 42° from Kuala Lumpur. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About KUL

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 8,800 miles (14,163 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from KUL to LAX typically take around 17h 16m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,800 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.