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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Busan
There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Busan. The easiest way is one stop via Taipei or Shanghai, about 8h 14m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 12m
Kuala Lumpur to Busan at a glance
Fastest journey8h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Taipei or Shanghai
Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Busan
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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KUL Taipei (TPE) PUS
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Airlines · Leg 2: Air Busan, China Airlines, Eastar Jet
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KUL Shanghai (PVG) PUS
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air
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KUL Hanoi (HAN) PUS
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, VietJet Air · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
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KUL Singapore (SIN) PUS
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Ethiopian Airlines, Firefly · Leg 2: Jeju Air, Singapore Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,545 km2,822 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 12mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hBusan vs Kuala Lumpur
- Currency in Busan
- KRW
- Airports
- KUL, SZB → PUS
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Busan: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Busan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Taipei, Shanghai and Hanoi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Busan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,545 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Busan?
The best connecting points are Taipei (TPE), Shanghai (PVG), Hanoi (HAN) and Singapore (SIN). AirAsia X flies both legs via Taipei, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Busan?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Busan?
Busan is 1 hour ahead of Kuala Lumpur.
