Malé to Sepang (MLE–KUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,946 mi airlines charter/private 32/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AK75
AK AirAsia
32Q
10:45 AM
+05 T1
6:25 PM
+08
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH484
MH Malaysia
7M8
12:30 PM
+05 T1
8:05 PM
+08
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OD294
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
12:45 PM
+05
8:30 PM
+08
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK73
AK AirAsia
320
9:30 PM
+05 T1
5:10 AM+1
+08
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OD296
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
10:55 PM
+05
6:30 AM+1
+08
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH486
MH Malaysia
7M8
11:15 PM
+05 T1
6:50 AM+1
+08
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK74
AK AirAsia
32Q
8:35 AM
+08 T2
9:50 AM
+05
4h 15m
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH485
MH Malaysia
7M8
10:10 AM
+08 T1
11:25 AM
+05
4h 15m
65%
M T W T F S S
Prices
OD293
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
10:15 AM
+08 T1
11:40 AM
+05
4h 25m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK72
AK AirAsia
320
7:10 PM
+08 T2
8:30 PM
+05
4h 20m
72%
M T W T F S S
Prices
OD295
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
8:40 PM
+08 T1
9:55 PM
+05
4h 15m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH487
MH Malaysia
7M8
9:00 PM
+08 T1
10:15 PM
+05
4h 15m
65%
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
CMB Colombo 6h AICZEK 8DAKFY Colombo (CMB) to Sepang flights
SIN Singapore 6h 55m GASQ 8MACAI Singapore (SIN) to Sepang flights
DMK Bangkok 9h 15m FD AKOD Bangkok (DMK) to Sepang flights
BLR Bengaluru 11h 55m 6E 6EAKJL Bengaluru (BLR) to Sepang flights
HKG Hong Kong 12h 25m HBHX AKAYCX Hong Kong (HKG) to Sepang flights
DXB Dubai 12h 43m DEEKFZ ACAZDE Dubai (DXB) to Sepang flights
TRV Thiruvananthapuram 13h 45m 6E AKJLMH Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) to Sepang flights
SHJ Sharjah 13h 56m G9 G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Sepang flights
DOH Doha 14h 13m AYB6JU AHASAY Doha (DOH) to Sepang flights
BOM Mumbai 14h 14m 6EKL MHOD Mumbai (BOM) to Sepang flights
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Malé to Sepang
3 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,946 mi 4h 38m nonstop +3h ahead

MLE–KUL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia lead the route. The flight covers 1,946 miles in approximately 4h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–KUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 14 320, 32Q 4h40
MH Malaysia Airlines 11 7M8 4h35 Oneworld
OD Batik Air Malaysia 7 738 4h35-4h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
32Q Airbus A321neo – AK
738 Boeing 737-800 – OD
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – MH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK + OD (21 flights/wk, 66%)
Oneworld: MH (11 flights/wk, 34%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MLE to KUL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to KUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
913
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
+3h
Sepang is 3 hours ahead of Malé.
MLE: +05 · KUL: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 9:00 PM in Sepang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,946 mi / 3,132 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 38m gate to gate.
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.

MLE–KUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Sepang route.
Route details
Distance1,946 mi / 3,132 km
Flight time4h 38m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights32 out / 32 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: KUL
IATA / ICAOKUL / WMKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr57.1M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to KUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport take about 4h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,946 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from MLE to KUL: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia.
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 Bandaranaike International Colombo, Singapore Changi and Don Mueang.
Sepang is 3 hours ahead of Malé.
Yes, return flights from KUL to MLE 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 MLE to KUL

Velana International Airport (MLE) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MLE to KUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to KUL is about 4 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,946 miles (3,132 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bandaranaike International Colombo, Singapore Changi and Don Mueang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.