Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Oakland (OAK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,475
miles
13,639
kilometers
7,365
nautical miles

🕐 16h 39m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (41°)
Direction
🌍 -16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,475 13,560
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,475 13,560
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,475 12,713
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,475 12,713
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,475 16,950
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,475 12,713
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 8,475 miles across 17 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The KUL to OAK route connects Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Oakland, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,475 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 41° 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 OAK

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) serves Oakland, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is 8,475 miles (13,639 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from KUL to OAK typically take around 16h 39m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,475 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.