Snapshot
Malaysia at a glance
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Population
- 34,564,810
- Area
- 330,803 km²
- Calling code
- +60
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Kuala Lumpur. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.

Independence Square (Kuala Lumpur) is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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National Mosque of Malaysia is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Gombak River is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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National History Museum (Malaysia) is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Central Market, Kuala Lumpur is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Sri MahaMariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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St. Mary's Cathedral, Kuala Lumpur is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Maybank Numismatic Museum is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Royal Malaysian Police Museum is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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National Textile Museum is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Telekom Museum is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Jamek Mosque is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Kuala Lumpur Guan Di Temple is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Arrive with a little context
15.3 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Kuala Lumpur. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
SZB airport information ↗| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | 15.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 44.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Malacca International Airport | MKZ | 115.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | IPH | 171.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Pulau Pangkor Airport | PKG | 175.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kuantan Airport | KUA | 183.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Subang · WMSA
12401 × 148 ft
ASPSepang · WMKK
13530 × 197 ft
PEM13288 × 197 ft
PEM12993 × 197 ft
PEMMalacca · WMKM
7005 × 148 ft
ASPIpoh · WMKI
5900 × 121 ft
ASPPangkor Island · WMPA
2402 × 98 ft
AsphaltNot recorded
Kuantan · WMKD
9200 × 150 ft
ASPTravel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
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Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Kuala Lumpur. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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Browse 15 ideas for Kuala Lumpur — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.

Independence Square (Kuala Lumpur) is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

National Mosque of Malaysia is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Gombak River is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

National History Museum (Malaysia) is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Central Market, Kuala Lumpur is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Sri MahaMariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
St. Mary's Cathedral, Kuala Lumpur is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Maybank Numismatic Museum is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Royal Malaysian Police Museum is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.

National Textile Museum is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Telekom Museum is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Jamek Mosque is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Kuala Lumpur Guan Di Temple is one option for your time in Kuala Lumpur. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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