Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles
14,137 km (8,784 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
14,137 km
Kilometers
8,784 miles
Miles
~17h 8m
Est. Flight
16h
Time Difference
Kuala Lumpur
MalaysiaLos Angeles
USAKuala Lumpur and Los Angeles are separated by over 14000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.
Kuala Lumpur is known for Petronas Twin Towers and Batu Caves, while Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood and Venice Beach.
In terms of city area, Los Angeles is 5.4x larger than Kuala Lumpur. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Los Angeles?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles is 14,137 km (8,784 miles).
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles?
A direct flight would take approximately 17h 8m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Kuala Lumpur bigger than Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is larger at 1,302 km², compared to 243 km².