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Connecting route · Malaysia → New Zealand

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Wellington

There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Wellington. The easiest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 13h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 13h 31m
KULWLGSYD

Kuala Lumpur to Wellington at a glance

Fastest journey13h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Wellington

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

1
KUL Sydney (SYD) WLG
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Same alliance ~13h 31m
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2
KUL Melbourne (MEL) WLG
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Same alliance ~13h 38m
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3
KUL Brisbane (BNE) WLG
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Same alliance ~13h 41m
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4
KUL Auckland (AKL) WLG
Leg 1: Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Air Chathams
Self-transfer likely ~14h 59m
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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
8,841 km5,490 miles
Journey time
13h 31mestimate
Time difference
+5hWellington vs Kuala Lumpur
Currency in Wellington
NZD
Airports
KUL, SZB → WLG

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Wellington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Wellington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. 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 Wellington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,841 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Wellington?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE) and Auckland (AKL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Wellington?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Wellington?
Wellington is 5 hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur.

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