DXB to KUL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is 5,548 km (3,448 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 25m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (KUL to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Sepang?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is 5,548 km (3,448 mi, 2,996 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DXB to KUL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KUL is roughly east of DXB.
How is the DXB to KUL route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-KUL in IATA codes and OMDB-WMKK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Kuala Lumpur International Airport is KUL (WMKK).
| DXB | KUL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | WMKK |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Malaysia |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 69 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #42 |
OMDB starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; WMKK starts with W, the prefix for the Malay Archipelago. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 7 ft (2 m) of each other.
Airlines flying DXB to KUL
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| IY | Yemenia | IYE | Yemeni | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: QF.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dubai from Sepang?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are 5,548 km (3,448 mi, 2,996 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to KUL?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and KUL takes about 7h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KUL from DXB?
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) lies roughly east of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to KUL?
2 airlines appear on the DXB-KUL route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Yemenia.
Related routes
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