Guilin (Lingui) to Sepang (KWL–KUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AK157
AK AirAsia
32N
12:05 PM
CST T2
4:10 PM
+08
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK156
AK AirAsia
32N
7:15 AM
+08 TT2
11:20 AM
CST
4h 5m
79%
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
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 6h 5m GX 6EAKEY Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Sepang flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 6h 28m CAGTJD FYHUOD Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Sepang flights
KMG Kunming 7h 30m GT AKMUOD Kunming (KMG) to Sepang flights
XMN Xiamen 7h 38m 3UMFSC MFMHOD Xiamen (XMN) to Sepang flights
SZX Shenzhen 7h 45m MU 3UAKCZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Sepang flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 8h 20m 9HGSGT 3UD7 Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Sepang flights
NKG Nanjing 8h 30m BKHOMU MFMU Nanjing (NKG) to Sepang flights
FOC Fuzhou (Changle) 8h 38m 3UMFSC FMMFMH Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC) to Sepang flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 8h 59m 3U9CCA 9CCZD7 Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Sepang flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 9h CAGTZH 3UD7MH Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Sepang flights
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Guilin (Lingui) to Sepang
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,649 mi 4h 5m nonstop

KWL–KUL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia lead the route. The flight covers 1,649 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWL–KUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 4 32N 4h05
OD Batik Air Malaysia 2
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK + OD (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KWL to KUL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWL to KUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,249
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sepang is 0 hours the same as Guilin (Lingui).
KWL: CST · KUL: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Guilin (Lingui), it's 6:00 PM in Sepang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,649 mi / 2,653 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective since July 2025. The cumulative stay must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Permitted purposes include tourism, business, and family visits. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Employment and study still require a visa obtained in advance.

Getting from KUL

KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral takes 28 minutes (RM55). KLIA Transit is slower but cheaper if you're stopping at intermediate stations. Both depart from the basement of the main terminal. KLIA2 (AirAsia) has its own station on the same line.

Taxis from KLIA to central KL cost RM70–100 using the fixed-rate coupon system at the taxi counter (avoid unlicensed touts). Grab is available and typically cheaper. Long-distance buses connect to Singapore and other Malaysian cities from both KLIA and KLIA2.

Sepang Climate

Equatorial rainforest climate, hot (28–34°C) and humid year-round with no true dry season. Rain can fall any month, though two monsoon seasons (Northeast: November–March; Southwest: May–September) bring heavier precipitation. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent year-round and cause the most common flight delays.

Haze from Indonesian forest fires is a recurring issue August–October and occasionally reduces visibility enough to affect operations. Unlike typhoon zones farther north, KUL is not at direct tropical cyclone risk. Operations are generally consistent year-round.

KWL–KUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guilin (Lingui) to Sepang route.
Route details
Distance1,649 mi / 2,653 km
Flight time4h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KWL
IATA / ICAOKWL / ZGKL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation570 ft / 174 m
Destination: KUL
IATA / ICAOKUL / WMKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr57.1M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KWL to KUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport take about 4h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,649 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from KWL to KUL: AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia.
This route has limited weekly 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 Noi Bai, Haikou Meilan and Kunming Changshui.
Yes, return flights from KUL to KWL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 KWL to KUL

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KWL to KUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KWL to KUL is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,649 miles (2,653 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Haikou Meilan and Kunming Changshui. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.