Nanjing to Sepang (NKG–KUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
NKG–KUL 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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air | 7 | 7M8 | 5h55 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 32N | 5h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sepang from Nanjing
| Metric | NKG→KUL | HFE→KUL | NTG→KUL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NKG | – | 112 mi | 126 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 5h 25m | 5h 25m | 5h 30m |
Travel Essentials
NKG: CST · KUL: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Nanjing, it's 6:00 PM in Sepang.
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.
The airport express (S9 metro line) runs from Nanjing South Railway Station to Lukou Airport in about 30 minutes (¥29). Connections from Nanjing Station require a transfer at South Station; total journey around 50 minutes.Taxis from downtown cost ¥80–120 depending on traffic and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-shares (DiDi) run slightly cheaper at ¥70–100. The airport bus network covers major city districts for ¥20–25.
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.
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.
NKG–KUL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NKG to KUL
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
NKG to KUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NKG to KUL ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 55 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
31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via HKT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hefei (HFE), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Hangzhou (HGH).