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Sydney (SYD) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights

Nonstop from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kuala Lumpur International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

6,585km

4,092 mi, great circle

Flying time

8h 30m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

4.7

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying SYD to KUL

Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): Malindo Air.

Route map

The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur?

About 8h 30m gate to gate for the 6,585 km (4,092 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SYD to KUL?

AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines and Turkish Airlines, with about 4.7 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).