Sepang to Shenzhen (KUL–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,596 mi airlines charter/private 80/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 32m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
3U9102
3U Sichuan
321
2:10 AM
+08
5:55 AM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5080
CZ China Southern
32N
2:24 AM
+08 T1
6:57 AM
CST
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA7994cs
CA Air China
320
3:05 AM
+08 TT1
7:20 AM
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH334+1
ZH Shenzhen
320
3:05 AM
+08 T1
7:20 AM
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK126
AK AirAsia
32Q
6:10 AM
+08 T2
10:20 AM
CST
4h 10m
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH328
ZH Shenzhen
738
12:50 PM
+08 T1
5:15 PM
CST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5032
CZ China Southern
32Q
3:34 PM
+08 T1
7:50 PM
CST
4h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK122
AK AirAsia
32N
3:55 PM
+08 T2
8:00 PM
CST
4h 5m
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8098
CZ China Southern
32Q
5:15 PM
+08 T1
9:35 PM
CST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH522
MH Malaysia
7M8
9:05 PM
+08 T1 Red-eye
1:15 AM+1
CST
4h 10m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH330
ZH Shenzhen
738
9:50 PM
+08 T1 Red-eye
1:38 AM+1
CST
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK128
AK AirAsia
32N
10:05 PM
+08 T2 Red-eye
2:15 AM+1
CST
4h 10m
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH523
MH Malaysia
7M8
2:45 AM
CST TT3
6:45 AM
+08
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK129
AK AirAsia
32N
3:20 AM
CST
7:20 AM
+08
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U9101
3U Sichuan
321
3:35 AM
CST
7:35 AM
+08
4h
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH327
ZH Shenzhen
738
7:55 AM
CST
11:50 AM
+08
3h 55m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5031
CZ China Southern
32Q
10:30 AM
CST TT3
2:40 PM
+08
4h 10m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK127
AK AirAsia
32Q
11:25 AM
CST
3:35 PM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8097
CZ China Southern
32Q
11:50 AM
CST TT3
4:05 PM
+08
4h 15m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH329
ZH Shenzhen
738
4:55 PM
CST TT3
8:20 PM
+08
3h 25m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK123
AK AirAsia
32N
8:55 PM
CST
1:00 AM+1
+08
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5079
CZ China Southern
32N
9:34 PM
CST TT3 Red-eye
1:51 AM+1
+08
4h 17m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH333
ZH Shenzhen
320
10:00 PM
CST TT3 Red-eye
2:05 AM+1
+08
4h 5m
41%
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
PEN Penang 5h 30m 6E8MAK CAZH Penang (PEN) to Shenzhen flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 5h 55m 6EAKCI CACZVN Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Shenzhen flights
BKK Bangkok 6h 8m 6E8MAY 3UCACZ Bangkok (BKK) to Shenzhen flights
SIN Singapore 6h 15m 8MAIAK CACZSQ Singapore (SIN) to Shenzhen flights
KTI Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) 6h 25m FYKLMH ZH Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) (KTI) to Shenzhen flights
NNG Nanning (Jiangnan) 6h 26m 3UAK CASCZH Nanning (Jiangnan) (NNG) to Shenzhen flights
DMK Bangkok 6h 38m AKOD FDSL Bangkok (DMK) to Shenzhen flights
BKI Kota Kinabalu 6h 40m 6E8MAK AK Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Shenzhen flights
KMG Kunming 6h 45m AKMUOD 3U8LCA Kunming (KMG) to Shenzhen flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 6h 55m FYHUOD 3UCACZ Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Shenzhen flights
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Sepang to Shenzhen
5 carriers, 80 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 1,596 mi 4h 13m nonstop

KUL–SZX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia, China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,596 miles in approximately 4h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KUL–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 21 32N, 32Q 4h05-4h10
CZ China Southern Airlines 21 32N, 32Q 4h16-4h33 SkyTeam
ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA 21 320, 738 3h48-4h25 Star Alliance CA
MH Malaysia Airlines 7 7M8 4h10 Oneworld
3U Sichuan Airlines 3 321 3h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CA, ZH
321 Airbus A321 – 3U
32N Airbus A320neo – AK, CZ
32Q Airbus A321neo – AK, CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – ZH
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – MH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + AK (24 flights/wk, 33%)
SkyTeam: CZ (21 flights/wk, 29%)
Star Alliance: ZH (21 flights/wk, 29%)
Oneworld: MH (7 flights/wk, 10%)
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 SZX direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
80
Outbound / wk
73
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KUL to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,195
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 Shenzhen from Sepang

Nearby airports with service to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Metric KUL→SZX SIN→SZX
Distance from KUL 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 5
Weekly flights 80 84
Flight time 4h 13m 3h 53m
Airports within 200 miles of KUL with service to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sepang, it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,596 mi / 2,568 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 13m gate to gate.
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 SZX

Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.

Shenzhen Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.

KUL–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sepang to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance1,596 mi / 2,568 km
Flight time4h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights80 out / 73 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KUL
IATA / ICAOKUL / WMKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr57.1M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KUL to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take about 4h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 1,596 miles.
5 airlines operate flights from KUL to SZX: AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and others.
This route has frequent 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 Penang, Noi Bai and Suvarnabhumi.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SZX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from SZX 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 SZX

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KUL to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KUL to SZX is about 4 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,596 miles (2,568 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 153 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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