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Connecting route · Malaysia → China

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Urumqi

There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Urumqi. The easiest way is one stop via Chengdu or Kunming, about 9h 01m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 46m
KULURCTFU

Kuala Lumpur to Urumqi at a glance

Fastest journey8h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chengdu or Kunming

Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Urumqi

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

1
KUL Chengdu (TFU) URC
Leg 1: Air China, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 01m
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2
KUL Kunming (KMG) URC
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 46m
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KUL Chongqing (CKG) URC
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 11m
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KUL Haikou (HAK) URC
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 26m
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KUL Guangzhou (CAN) URC
Leg 1: 9 Air, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: 9 Air, Air China, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 52m
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KUL Hong Kong (HKG) URC
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 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
4,731 km2,938 miles
Journey time
8h 46mestimate
Time difference
NoneUrumqi vs Kuala Lumpur
Currency in Urumqi
CNY
Airports
KUL, SZB → URC

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Urumqi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Urumqi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chengdu, Kunming and Chongqing. 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 Urumqi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,731 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Urumqi?
The best connecting points are Chengdu (TFU), Kunming (KMG), Chongqing (CKG) and Haikou (HAK). Air China flies both legs via Chengdu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Urumqi?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).

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