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Flights from Nelson to Kuala Lumpur

There are no direct flights from Nelson to Kuala Lumpur. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland, about 14h 50m door to door (34 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 14h 50m
NSNKULAKL

Nelson to Kuala Lumpur at a glance

Fastest journey14h 50mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland

Best ways to fly from Nelson to Kuala Lumpur

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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NSN Auckland (AKL) KUL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Malaysia Airlines
Tue10:15 NSN11:30 AKL2h 30m connection14:00 AKL20:05 KULAir New Zealand + Malaysia Airlines
34 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 50m
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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
8,719 km5,414 miles
Journey time
14h 50mon current schedules
Time difference
-5hKuala Lumpur vs Nelson
Currency in Kuala Lumpur
MYR
Airports
NSN → KUL, SZB

Flights from Nelson to Kuala Lumpur: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nelson to Kuala Lumpur?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Nelson to Kuala Lumpur?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,719 km.
Where do you change planes between Nelson and Kuala Lumpur?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Nelson and Kuala Lumpur?
Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB).
What is the time difference between Nelson and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 5 hours behind Nelson.

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