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

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1,596 mi airlines 63/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 17m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
3U9049
3U Sichuan
321
3:05 AM
CST
7:15 AM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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3U9101
3U Sichuan
321
3:05 AM
CST
7:15 AM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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AK129
AK AirAsia
32N
4:03 AM
CST T3
8:35 AM
+08
4h 32m
M T W T F S S
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ZH327
ZH Shenzhen
738
10:30 AM
CST TT3
2:15 PM
+08
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CZ5031
CZ China Southern
32Q
10:40 AM
CST TT3
2:40 PM
+08
4h
M T W T F S S
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AK127
AK AirAsia
320
11:25 AM
CST T3
3:35 PM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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ZH329
ZH Shenzhen
320
3:20 PM
CST
7:30 PM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CZ5079
CZ China Southern
32Q
8:30 PM
CST
12:30 AM+1
+08
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK123
AK AirAsia
32N
10:50 PM
CST
3:05 AM+1
+08
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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ZH333
ZH Shenzhen
320
11:15 PM
CST TT3
3:20 AM+1
+08
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CZ5080
CZ China Southern
32Q
1:30 AM
+08 T1
5:50 AM
CST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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3U9050
3U Sichuan
321
2:10 AM
+08
5:35 AM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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3U9102
3U Sichuan
321
2:10 AM
+08
5:35 AM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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ZH334
ZH Shenzhen
320
4:20 AM
+08 TT1
8:35 AM
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CA7994
CA Air China
320
4:20 AM
+08 T1
8:35 AM
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AK126
AK AirAsia
320
6:10 AM
+08 TT2
10:20 AM
CST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CZ5032
CZ China Southern
32Q
4:01 PM
+08 T1
8:00 PM
CST
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
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ZH328
ZH Shenzhen
738
4:14 PM
+08 T1
8:05 PM
CST
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AK122
AK AirAsia
32N
5:21 PM
+08 T2
10:00 PM
CST
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
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ZH330
ZH Shenzhen
320
8:30 PM
+08 T1
12:12 AM+1
CST
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AK128
AK AirAsia
32N
11:17 PM
+08 TT2
3:31 AM+1
CST
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
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Shenzhen to Sepang
4 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 1,596 mi 3h 45m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

SZX–KUL 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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZX–KUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 21 320, 32N 4h10-4h32
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 21 320, 738 3h45-4h10 Star Alliance
CZ China Southern Airlines 14 32Q 4h SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 321 4h10
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK, ZH
321 Airbus A321 – 3U
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
32Q Airbus A321neo – CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – ZH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + AK (28 flights/wk, 44%)
Star Alliance: ZH (21 flights/wk, 33%)
SkyTeam: CZ (14 flights/wk, 22%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SZX to KUL direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
70
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to KUL.
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One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,997
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 Sepang from Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Metric SZX→KUL HKG→KUL MFM→KUL
Distance from SZX 24 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 8 2
Weekly flights 63 112 19
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 50m 4h
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 6:00 PM in Sepang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,596 mi / 2,568 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m to 4h 32m.
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 to SZX

Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.

Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.

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.

SZX–KUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Sepang route.
Route details
Distance1,596 mi / 2,568 km
Flight time3h 45m to 4h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights63 out / 70 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: KUL
IATA / ICAOKUL / WMKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr57.1M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to KUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport take approximately 3h 45m to 4h 32m. The route covers 1,596 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, AirAsia, China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from SZX to KUL. The return direction has about 70 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VTE, SWA, HFE, KOS, HND, NTG, PEN, NKG, NNG, KWE, XIY, DMK, WUH, TNA, KHN, BKK, HAK, SIN, CGO, KMG, TFU, MNL, CKG, SGN, TPE, KIX, CGK, TAO, BKI, PVG, HAN, YVR, HGH, SYD, PKX, ICN, AUH, IST, PEK, NRT, LHR, DXB, CDG, MEL, DOH and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KUL to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HKG, MFM and CAN. 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 SZX to KUL

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, AirAsia, China Southern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SZX to KUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to KUL ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,596 miles (2,568 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 133 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via VTE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG), Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).