Kuala Lumpur to San Jose - 8,502 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,502	+5,101	13,603 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,502	+5,101	13,603 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,502	+4,251	12,753 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,502	+4,251	12,753 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,502	+8,502	17,004 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,502	+4,251	12,753 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 Jose would take approximately 18 days compared to just 16h 42m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The KUL to SJC route connects Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,502 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 SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 8,502 miles (13,683 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from KUL to SJC typically take around 16h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,502 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 Jose (SJC)