Flights from Xining to Kuala Lumpur

There are no direct flights from Xining to Kuala Lumpur. The easiest way is one stop via Chengdu or Kunming, about 7h 16m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 12m

Xining to Kuala Lumpur at a glance

Fastest journey7h 12mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chengdu or Kunming

Best ways to fly from Xining 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.

XNN Chengdu (TFU) KUL

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Loong Air · Leg 2: Air China, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia

One airline, one ticket ~7h 16m

XNN Kunming (KMG) KUL

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air, Ruili Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 12m

XNN Chongqing (CKG) KUL

Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 23m

XNN Changsha (CSX) KUL

Leg 1: Air Travel, China Southern Airlines, Loong Air · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~8h 06m

XNN Guangzhou (CAN) KUL

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia

One airline, one ticket ~8h 02m

XNN Xian (XIY) KUL

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia X, China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 49m

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: 3,723 km2,312 miles
Journey time: 7h 12mestimate
Time difference: NoneKuala Lumpur vs Xining
Currency in Kuala Lumpur: MYR
Airports: XNN → KUL, SZB

Flights from Xining to Kuala Lumpur: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Xining to Kuala Lumpur?

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 Xining to Kuala Lumpur?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,723 km.

Where do you change planes between Xining and Kuala Lumpur?

The best connecting points are Chengdu (TFU), Kunming (KMG), Chongqing (CKG) and Changsha (CSX). Air China flies both legs via Chengdu, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Xining and Kuala Lumpur?

Xining: Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB).

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