United Arab Emirates
MalaysiaAbu Dhabi (AUH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) shipping route.
5,868 km by air, about 8 h 6 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Abu Dhabi (AUH)AirKuala Lumpur (KUL)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 5,868 km (3,646 mi) |
| Straight line | 5,589 km |
| Flight time | 8 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Zayed International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 5,868 km (3,169 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 5,589 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 8 h 6 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for AUH to KUL this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur saves money. The shipment crosses from the United Arab Emirates into Malaysia, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Abu Dhabi (AUH) in this directory, Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the 30th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Abu Dhabi: London (5,792 km), Xi'an (5,559 km) and Paris (5,513 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
5,868 km along the flight path (5,589 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?
About 8 h 6 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.