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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tianjin

There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tianjin. The easiest way is one stop via Changsha or Guangzhou, about 7h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 56m
KULTSNCSX

Kuala Lumpur to Tianjin at a glance

Fastest journey7h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Changsha or Guangzhou

Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Tianjin

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KUL Changsha (CSX) TSN
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Express Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 56m
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2
KUL Guangzhou (CAN) TSN
Leg 1: 9 Air, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 00m
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3
KUL Shenzhen (SZX) TSN
Leg 1: AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 03m
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4
KUL Chongqing (CKG) TSN
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Express Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 05m
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5
KUL Chengdu (TFU) TSN
Leg 1: Air China, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: Air China, Lucky Air, Okay Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 16m
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KUL Haikou (HAK) TSN
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 57m
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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
4,326 km2,686 miles
Journey time
7h 56mestimate
Time difference
NoneTianjin vs Kuala Lumpur
Currency in Tianjin
CNY
Airports
KUL, SZB → TSN

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tianjin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tianjin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Changsha, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. 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 Tianjin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,326 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Tianjin?
The best connecting points are Changsha (CSX), Guangzhou (CAN), Shenzhen (SZX) and Chongqing (CKG). AirAsia X flies both legs via Changsha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Tianjin?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Tianjin: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN).

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