Makassar to Sepang (UPG–KUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AK331
AK AirAsia
320
10:10 AM
WITA
1:20 PM
+08
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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MH846
MH Malaysia
73H
10:20 AM
WITA
1:45 PM
+08
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK335
AK AirAsia
32A
5:55 PM
WITA
9:15 PM
+08
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH847
MH Malaysia
73H
6:00 AM
+08 T1
9:20 AM
WITA
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK330
AK AirAsia
320
7:00 AM
+08 T2
10:30 AM
WITA
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK334
AK AirAsia
32A
2:05 PM
+08 T2
5:25 PM
WITA
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Makassar to Sepang
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,345 mi 3h 10m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

UPG–KUL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,345 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop UPG–KUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 10 320, 32A 3h10-3h20
MH Malaysia Airlines 2 73H 3h25 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
32A Airbus A320 – AK
73H Boeing 737-800 – MH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (10 flights/wk, 83%)
Oneworld: MH (2 flights/wk, 17%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, UPG to KUL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
3
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for UPG to KUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
255
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 Makassar.
UPG: WITA · KUL: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Makassar, it's 6:00 PM in Sepang.
Distance & Flight Time
1,345 mi / 2,165 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 3h 25m.
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.

UPG–KUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Makassar to Sepang route.
Route details
Distance1,345 mi / 2,165 km
Flight time3h 10m to 3h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: UPG
IATA / ICAOUPG / WAAA
TimezoneAsia/Makassar
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: KUL
IATA / ICAOKUL / WMKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr57.1M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UPG to KUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 3h 25m. The route covers 1,345 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from UPG to KUL. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BDJ, CGK, SIN, SUB, YIA, DPS, BPN, LOP and JED. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KUL to UPG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 UPG to KUL

Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

UPG to KUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from UPG to KUL ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,345 miles (2,165 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BDJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.