Kuala Lumpur to San Diego - 8,906 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,906	+5,344	14,250 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,906	+5,344	14,250 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,906	+4,453	13,359 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,906	+4,453	13,359 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,906	+8,906	17,812 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,906	+4,453	13,359 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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Kuala Lumpur to San Diego would take approximately 19 days compared to just 17h 28m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The KUL to SAN route connects Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,906 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 43° 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 SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 8,906 miles (14,333 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from KUL to SAN typically take around 17h 28m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,906 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.

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to San Diego (SAN)