Colombo to Sepang (CMB–KUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,533 mi airlines 68/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 7h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MH178+4
MH Malaysia
7M8
12:05 AM
+0530
6:20 AM
+08
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL318+1
UL SriLankan
320
1:00 AM
+0530
7:20 AM
+08
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OD298
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
2:05 AM
+0530
8:25 AM
+08
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8D721+1
8D FitsAir
320
6:30 AM
+0530
12:55 PM
+08
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9008cs
MH Malaysia
320
7:30 AM
+0530
1:45 PM
+08
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5731cs
JL Japan
320
7:40 AM
+0530
1:55 PM
+08
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL314+2
UL SriLankan
333
7:40 AM
+0530
1:55 PM
+08
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W21861
W2 Flexflight
320
9:05 AM
+0530
3:30 PM
+08
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W21863
W2 Flexflight
320
9:05 AM
+0530
3:30 PM
+08
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FY7382
FY Northwest Regional Airlines
73H
9:10 AM
+0530
12:25 PM
+08
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK44
AK AirAsia
320
10:40 AM
+0530
4:50 PM
+08
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK46
AK AirAsia
320
10:55 PM
+0530
5:05 AM+1
+08
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK45
AK AirAsia
320
8:40 AM
+08 T2
9:40 AM
+0530
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9011cs
MH Malaysia
320
8:50 AM
+08 T1
9:45 AM
+0530
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL319+1
UL SriLankan
320
8:50 AM
+08 T1
9:50 AM
+0530
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5730cs
JL Japan
32B
2:55 PM
+08 T1
3:50 PM
+0530
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL315+2
UL SriLankan
320
4:00 PM
+08 T1
5:00 PM
+0530
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9009cs
MH Malaysia
320
4:05 PM
+08 T1
5:00 PM
+0530
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W21862
W2 Flexflight
320
4:30 PM
+08 T2
5:35 PM
+0530
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W21864
W2 Flexflight
320
4:30 PM
+08 T2
5:35 PM
+0530
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH179+4
MH Malaysia
73H
10:00 PM
+08 T1
10:55 PM
+0530
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK47
AK AirAsia
320
10:17 PM
+08 T2
11:14 PM
+0530
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Colombo to Sepang
4 carriers, 68 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 68 Flights/wk 1,533 mi 0h 45m nonstop +2.5h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

CMB–KUL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia, FitsAir and Batik Air Malaysia lead the route. The flight covers 1,533 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–KUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 14 320 3h40
8D FitsAir 4 320 3h55
OD Batik Air Malaysia 4 738 3h50
W2 Flexflight 4 320 3h55
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 8D, AK, JL, MH, UL, W2
333 Airbus A330-300 – UL
738 Boeing 737-800 – OD
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – MH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8D + AK + OD + W2 (26 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMB to KUL direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
68
Outbound / wk
60
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to KUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,449
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2.5h
Sepang is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · KUL: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 8.5:00 PM in Sepang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,533 mi / 2,467 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 3h 55m.
Getting from KUL

KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral takes 28 minutes (RM55). KLIA Transit is slower but cheaper if you're stopping at intermediate stations. Both depart from the basement of the main terminal. KLIA2 (AirAsia) has its own station on the same line.

Taxis from KLIA to central KL cost RM70–100 using the fixed-rate coupon system at the taxi counter (avoid unlicensed touts). Grab is available and typically cheaper. Long-distance buses connect to Singapore and other Malaysian cities from both KLIA and KLIA2.

Sepang Climate

Equatorial rainforest climate, hot (28–34°C) and humid year-round with no true dry season. Rain can fall any month, though two monsoon seasons (Northeast: November–March; Southwest: May–September) bring heavier precipitation. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent year-round and cause the most common flight delays.

Haze from Indonesian forest fires is a recurring issue August–October and occasionally reduces visibility enough to affect operations. Unlike typhoon zones farther north, KUL is not at direct tropical cyclone risk. Operations are generally consistent year-round.

CMB–KUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Sepang route.
Route details
Distance1,533 mi / 2,467 km
Flight time0h 45m to 3h 55m
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights68 out / 60 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: KUL
IATA / ICAOKUL / WMKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr57.1M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to KUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 3h 55m. The route covers 1,533 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: FitsAir, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and Flexflight. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 68 nonstop flights per week from CMB to KUL. The return direction has about 60 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DMK, LHE, BKK, TRZ, COK, MLE, KTM, HKG, BLR, CKG, MAA, SIN, MCT, NRT, DAC, DEL, TRV, ICN, PKX, CGK, CAN, BOM, AUH, JED, SHJ, PVG, CDG, DXB, LHR, KMG, DOH, IST, MEL and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sepang is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
Yes, return flights from KUL to CMB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMB to KUL

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are connected by nonstop service from FitsAir, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and Flexflight. With 68 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CMB to KUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to KUL ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,533 miles (2,467 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 128 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via DMK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.