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Flights from Niigata to Kuala Lumpur

There are no direct flights from Niigata to Kuala Lumpur. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Taipei, about 9h 34m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 34m
KIJKULICN

Niigata to Kuala Lumpur at a glance

Fastest journey9h 34mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei

Best ways to fly from Niigata 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.

1
KIJ Seoul (ICN) KUL
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines
Sat13:00 KIJ14:56 ICN1h 34m connection16:30 ICN21:34 KULKorean Air
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 34m
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KIJ Taipei (TPE) KUL
Leg 1: Tigerair Taiwan · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Airlines
Fri19:30 KIJ21:38 TPE11h 37m connection09:15 TPE13:29 KULTigerair Taiwan + China Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 59m
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3
KIJ Sapporo (CTS) KUL
Leg 1: ANA Wings, Fuji Dream Airlines, All Nippon Airways · Leg 2: AirAsia X
Self-transfer likely ~11h 40m
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KIJ Fukuoka (FUK) KUL
Leg 1: Fuji Dream Airlines, Ibex Airlines · Leg 2: Malaysia Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 20m
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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
5,416 km3,363 miles
Journey time
9h 34mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hKuala Lumpur vs Niigata
Currency in Kuala Lumpur
MYR
Airports
KIJ → KUL, SZB

Flights from Niigata to Kuala Lumpur: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Niigata to Kuala Lumpur?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Taipei and Sapporo. 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 Niigata to Kuala Lumpur?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,416 km.
Where do you change planes between Niigata and Kuala Lumpur?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE), Sapporo (CTS) and Fukuoka (FUK). Korean Air flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Niigata and Kuala Lumpur?
Niigata: Niigata Airport (KIJ). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB).
What is the time difference between Niigata and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 1 hour behind Niigata.

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