Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,464
miles
13,622
kilometers
7,355
nautical miles

🕐 16h 37m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (39°)
Direction
🌍 -16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,464 13,542
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,464 13,542
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,464 12,696
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,464 12,696
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,464 16,928
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,464 12,696
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 Sacramento would take approximately 18 days compared to just 16h 37m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The KUL to SMF route connects Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,464 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 39° 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 SMF

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves Sacramento, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 8,464 miles (13,622 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from KUL to SMF typically take around 16h 37m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,464 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.