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

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1,123 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MH772+3
MH Malaysia
73H
9:50 AM
+08 T1
11:40 AM
+07
2h 50m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5008cs
QR Qatar
73H
9:50 AM
+08 T1
11:40 AM
+07
2h 50m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL2041cs
UL SriLankan
73H
9:50 AM
+08 T1
11:40 AM
+07
2h 50m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WY5562cs
WY Oman
73H
9:50 AM
+08 T1
11:40 AM
+07
2h 50m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH792+2
MH Malaysia
73H
11:50 AM
+08 T1
1:40 PM
+07
2h 50m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL2043cs
UL SriLankan
73H
11:50 AM
+08 T1
1:40 PM
+07
2h 50m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK856
AK AirAsia
320
1:30 PM
+08 T2
3:10 PM
+07
2h 40m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH773+3
MH Malaysia
73H
12:35 PM
+07
4:35 PM
+08
3h
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL2042cs
UL SriLankan
73H
12:35 PM
+07
4:35 PM
+08
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WY5563cs
WY Oman
73H
12:35 PM
+07
4:35 PM
+08
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR5009cs
QR Qatar
73H
12:35 PM
+07
4:35 PM
+08
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL2044cs
UL SriLankan
73H
2:30 PM
+07
6:30 PM
+08
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH793+2
MH Malaysia
73H
2:30 PM
+07
6:30 PM
+08
3h
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK857
AK AirAsia
320
3:40 PM
+07
7:35 PM
+08
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DMK Bangkok 4h 25m AKOD FDSL Bangkok (DMK) to Chiang Mai flights
BKK Bangkok 4h 30m 6E8MAY ACAFAY Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Mai flights
RGN Yangon 4h 48m 8MKLMH 8M Yangon (RGN) to Chiang Mai flights
HKT Phuket 4h 50m 6EAKAY FDVZ Phuket (HKT) to Chiang Mai flights
SIN Singapore 5h 25m 8MAIAK SQTR Singapore (SIN) to Chiang Mai flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 5h 55m 6EAKCI FD Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Chiang Mai flights
KBV Krabi 5h 58m AKFYMH FD Krabi (KBV) to Chiang Mai flights
KMG Kunming 7h 25m AKMUOD MU Kunming (KMG) to Chiang Mai flights
HKG Hong Kong 7h 48m AKAYCX CXUO Hong Kong (HKG) to Chiang Mai flights
CKG Chongqing 8h 1m 3UD7HU PN Chongqing (CKG) to Chiang Mai flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sepang to Chiang Mai
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,123 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind

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 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KUL–CNX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 7 320 2h40
MH Malaysia Airlines Also: QR, UL, WY 6 73H 2h50 Oneworld QR, UL, WY
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – MH, QR, UL, WY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (7 flights/wk, 54%)
Oneworld: MH (6 flights/wk, 46%)
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
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KUL to CNX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,020
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 2
Weekly flights 28 19
Flight time 2h 50m 3h 5m
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 50m gate to gate.
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 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,123 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from KUL to CNX: AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and Yangon.
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 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KUL to CNX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KUL to CNX is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,123 miles (1,806 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and Yangon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Singapore (SIN).