Sepang to Nanjing (KUL–NKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU2970
MU China Eastern
32N
12:40 AM
+08 T1
6:30 AM
CST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8716
MF Xiamen
7M8
10:30 AM
+08 T1
4:05 PM
CST
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MF8715
MF Xiamen
7M8
5:35 PM
CST T2
11:21 PM
+08
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU2969
MU China Eastern
32N
6:15 PM
CST T2
11:40 PM
+08
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sepang to Nanjing
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,293 mi 5h 35m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

KUL–NKG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Xiamen Air and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,293 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KUL–NKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MF Xiamen Air 7 7M8 5h35
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 32N 5h50 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – MF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MF (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 50%)
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 NKG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KUL to NKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,027
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 Nanjing from Sepang

Nearby airports with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.
Metric KUL→NKG SIN→NKG
Distance from KUL 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 14 11
Flight time 5h 35m 5h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of KUL with service to Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nanjing is 0 hours the same as Sepang.
KUL: +08 · NKG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sepang, it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing.
Distance & Flight Time
2,293 mi / 3,690 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m to 5h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Malaysian passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a mutual visa exemption agreement that took effect in July 2025. The maximum cumulative stay is 90 days within any 180-day period. Covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Work and study still require a separate visa.

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.

Getting from NKG

The S9 metro line connects Lukou directly to Nanjing South Railway Station in 30 minutes (¥29). Trains depart every 20–30 minutes, making it the straightforward connection for onward high-speed rail.

Taxis to the city center cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes. Metered cabs are widely available at the designated rank outside arrivals. Airport buses serve major hotels and railway stations for ¥20–25.

Nanjing Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid, regularly reaching 35–38°C with frequent thunderstorms that can cause delays. Winters (December–February) are cold (−3–7°C) with occasional freezing rain and light snow. Ice events are the main disruption risk.

Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November) are the most comfortable periods with mild temperatures of 15–25°C. Typhoon remnants occasionally bring heavy rain in late summer and early autumn.

KUL–NKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sepang to Nanjing route.
Route details
Distance2,293 mi / 3,690 km
Flight time5h 35m to 5h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: KUL
IATA / ICAOKUL / WMKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr57.1M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: NKG
IATA / ICAONKG / ZSNJ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr31.0M
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KUL to NKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport take approximately 5h 35m to 5h 50m. The route covers 2,293 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Xiamen Air and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from KUL to NKG. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CXR, HKT, NRT, KWL, PEK, ICN, PKX, NNG, BKK, SWA, FOC, SZX, CAN, KMG, XMN, HKG, KIX, CKG, XIY, SIN, HAK, SGN, KWE, CSX, PVG, TFU, MFM, SYX, TPE, JJN, TAO, MEL, KHH, CDG and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NKG 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.
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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 KUL to NKG

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KUL to NKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KUL to NKG ranges from 5 hours 35 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,293 miles (3,690 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CXR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Singapore (SIN).