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

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1,596 mi airlines 67/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 7h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CZ5080
CZ China Southern
32N
1:30 AM
+08 TT1
5:50 AM
CST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U9102
3U Sichuan
321
2:10 AM
+08
5:55 AM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U9050
3U Sichuan
321
2:10 AM
+08
5:35 AM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH332+1
ZH Shenzhen
320
3:05 AM
+08 T1
7:20 AM
CST
4h 15m
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
AK126
AK AirAsia
32Q
6:10 AM
+08 T2
10:20 AM
CST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH328+1
ZH Shenzhen
738
12:50 PM
+08 TT1
5:15 PM
CST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5032
CZ China Southern
32Q
3:40 PM
+08 TT1
8:15 PM
CST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK122
AK AirAsia
32N
3:55 PM
+08 T2
8:00 PM
CST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH330+1
ZH Shenzhen
738
9:16 PM
+08 T1
1:04 AM+1
CST
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK128
AK AirAsia
32A
10:05 PM
+08 T2
2:15 AM+1
CST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U9049
3U Sichuan
321
3:05 AM
CST
7:15 AM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK129
AK AirAsia
32A
3:25 AM
CST
7:35 AM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U9101
3U Sichuan
321
3:35 AM
CST
7:35 AM
+08
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH327+1
ZH Shenzhen
738
7:55 AM
CST TT3
11:50 AM
+08
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5031
CZ China Southern
32Q
10:30 AM
CST
2:40 PM
+08
4h 10m
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
ZH329+1
ZH Shenzhen
738
2:40 PM
CST
6:45 PM
+08
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5079
CZ China Southern
32N
8:30 PM
CST TT3
12:30 AM+1
+08
4h
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
ZH331
ZH Shenzhen
320
10:05 PM
CST TT3
2:05 AM+1
+08
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sepang to Shenzhen
4 carriers, 67 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 67 Flights/wk 1,596 mi 3h 25m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

KUL–SZX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia, Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,596 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 32A, 32N, 32Q 4h05-4h10
ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA 18 320, 738 3h48-4h25 Star Alliance CA
CZ China Southern Airlines 14 32N, 32Q 4h20-4h35 SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 321 3h25-3h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CA, ZH
321 Airbus A321 – 3U
32A Airbus A320 – AK
32N Airbus A320neo – AK, CZ
32Q Airbus A321neo – AK, CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – ZH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + AK (28 flights/wk, 47%)
Star Alliance: ZH (18 flights/wk, 30%)
SkyTeam: CZ (14 flights/wk, 23%)
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
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
67
Outbound / wk
60
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KUL to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,276
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 4 4
Weekly flights 67 77
Flight time 3h 25m 4h 10m
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 3h 25m to 4h 35m.
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 time3h 25m to 4h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights67 out / 60 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
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 approximately 3h 25m to 4h 35m. The route covers 1,596 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, AirAsia, China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 67 nonstop flights per week from KUL to SZX. The return direction has about 60 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KTI, FOC, VTE, HFE, NNG, DMK, HAN, HKT, ALA, TAS, KOS, SIN, KHN, NRT, TNA, SGN, CGK, AUH, SHA, NKG, WUH, PEK, BKK, WUX, PEN, PKX, MNL, KMG, XIY, CKG, MEL, PVG, ICN, CGO, KIX, HAK, TAO, TFU, BKI, KWE, TPE, SYX, HGH, HND, DXB, FRA, MCT, CDG, DOH, LHR, SYD and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 SZX

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, AirAsia, China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KUL to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KUL to SZX ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,596 miles (2,568 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 127 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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