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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg
There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Singapore or Mauritius, about 13h 41m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 13h 09m
Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg at a glance
Fastest journey13h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Singapore or Mauritius
Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
KUL Singapore (SIN) JNB
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Ethiopian Airlines, Firefly · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
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KUL Mauritius (MRU) JNB
Leg 1: Air Mauritius · Leg 2: Air Mauritius, FlySafair, South African Airways
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
- 8,541 km5,304 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 09mestimate
- Time difference
- -6hJohannesburg vs Kuala Lumpur
- Currency in Johannesburg
- ZAR
- Airports
- KUL, SZB → JNB, HLA
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Singapore, Mauritius and Addis Ababa. 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 Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,541 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Singapore (SIN), Mauritius (MRU), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Batik Air Malaysia flies both legs via Singapore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
