Sepang to Chiang Mai (KUL–CNX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AK854
AK AirAsia
320
7:00 AM
+08 T2
8:40 AM
+07
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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MH772
MH Malaysia
73H
9:45 AM
+08 T1
11:25 AM
+07
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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MH792
MH Malaysia
73H
12:00 PM
+08 T1
1:50 PM
+07
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AK856
AK AirAsia
320
1:34 PM
+08 T2
3:16 PM
+07
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AK855
AK AirAsia
320
9:10 AM
+07 T2
12:55 PM
+08
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MH773
MH Malaysia
73H
12:25 PM
+07
4:35 PM
+08
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MH793
MH Malaysia
73H
2:50 PM
+07
6:50 PM
+08
3h
M T W T F S S
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AK857
AK AirAsia
320
3:55 PM
+07
7:55 PM
+08
3h
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sepang to Chiang Mai
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,123 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind 17 1-stop hubs

KUL–CNX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,123 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KUL–CNX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 14 320 2h40-2h42
MH Malaysia Airlines 7 73H 2h40-2h50 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
73H Boeing 737-800 – MH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: MH (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KUL to CNX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KUL to CNX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
760
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.

Other ways to reach Chiang Mai from Sepang

Nearby airports with service to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Metric KUL→CNX SIN→CNX
Distance from KUL 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of KUL with service to Chiang Mai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind Sepang.
KUL: +08 · CNX: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Sepang, it's 5:00 PM in Chiang Mai.
Distance & Flight Time
1,123 mi / 1,806 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Malaysian passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days by air or 30 days by land. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A single 30-day extension can be obtained at any Thai immigration office for THB 1,900. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before departure.

Getting to KUL

KLIA Ekspres train runs non-stop from KL Sentral to KLIA in 28 minutes (RM55 one-way). KLIA Transit (slightly slower, RM55, stops at three intermediate stations) also serves the airport. Both run from 5am to midnight, every 15–20 minutes. Road from central KL takes 45–90 minutes depending on traffic.

The airport is 50km south of central KL. Taxis and Grab from the city cost RM50–80. Budget Terminal KLIA2 (AirAsia hub) is a separate building served by the same rail link.

KUL–CNX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sepang to Chiang Mai route.
Route details
Distance1,123 mi / 1,806 km
Flight time2h 40m to 2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: KUL
IATA / ICAOKUL / WMKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr57.1M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: CNX
IATA / ICAOCNX / VTCC
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation1,036 ft / 316 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KUL to CNX flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport take approximately 2h 40m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,123 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from KUL to CNX. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HAN, MNL, KBV, HDY, DMK, KMG, CAN, BKK, HKT, RGN, PVG, PEK, XIY, HKG, ICN, TPE and AUH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind Sepang.
Yes, return flights from CNX to KUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SIN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KUL to CNX

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KUL to CNX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KUL to CNX ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,123 miles (1,806 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via HAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Singapore (SIN).