Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR ChinaHKG / VHHH
International hub · 81 direct destinations · 3 runways · longest runway 12,467 ft
81 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Route
Hong Kong → Kuala Lumpur
HKG
Hong KongHong Kong International Airport
Hong KongHong Kong International AirportKUL
Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur International Airport
Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur International Airport- Distance
- 1,580 mi
- Estimated flight time
- ~3h 40m
Same local time in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.
Observed nonstop
How often does this route fly?
Frequency
Several times a day
On average around 7 flights a day, observed from October 2025 to September 2026.
- 7
- flights per day
- 10
- busiest month · Jul
- 4.5
- quietest month · Jan
- 3 hr 23 min
- measured flight time
- 12 / 12
- months seen
Through the year
Per day, month by month
- 4.5Jan2026
- 5Feb
- 7Mar
- 6Apr
- 7May
- 8Jun
- 10Jul
- 7Aug
- 8Sep
- 9Oct2025
- 8Nov
- 5Dec
In October 2025, November 2025, December 2025, January 2026 we saw less traffic at Hong Kong in general than usual; compare that month with care.
Airlines
Who flies it
Cathay Pacificall year
Malaysia Airlinesall year
Raya Airwaysall year
AirAsiaall year
MJets Airall year
Batik Air Malaysiaall year
World Cargo Airlinesnow and then
Through the day
Departure times
Local time in Hong Kong. Most departures between 15:00 and 18:00.
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Through the week
By weekday
- 5.3Mon
- 6.7Tue
- 6.5Wed
- 5.7Thu
- 6.4Fri
- 6.4Sat
- 5Sun
Fleet
Aircraft observed
- Airbus A321A32130%
- Boeing 737-800B73824%
- Airbus A321neoA21N15%
- Airbus A330-300A33314%
- Boeing 737 MAX 8B38M4%
All the numbers in a table
| Month | Per day | Seen | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 4.5 | 78 |
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| February 2026 | 5 | 114 |
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| March 2026 | 7 | 168 |
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| April 2026 | 6 | 125 |
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| May 2026 | 7 | 152 |
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| June 2026 | 8 | 238 |
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| July 2026 | 10 | 290 |
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| August 2026 | 7 | 228 |
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| September 2026 | 8 | 232 |
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| October 2025 | 9 | 149 |
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| November 2025 | 8 | 215 |
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| December 2025 | 5 | 168 |
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Airlines observed on this route
From observed callsign routes on HKG-KUL - not a booking guarantee.
About this route
- International route: Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur are in different countries.
- The opposite direction has also been observed as a direct connection.
- Direct destinations observed from Hong Kong: 81.
- Direct destinations observed from Kuala Lumpur: 55.
The airports on this route
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaKUL / WMKK
International hub · 55 direct destinations · 3 runways · longest runway 13,530 ft
81 °F · RainSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Alternative airports for this journey
Same journey, a different airport nearby - with an observed direct connection.
About the route from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur
The observed direct connection between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) covers approximately 1,580 mi. The estimated flight time is around 3h 40m. AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, MJets Air, Raya Airways and World Cargo Airlines have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
- How far is Hong Kong from Kuala Lumpur by air?
- The great-circle distance between Hong Kong International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport is approximately 1,580 mi.
- How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur?
- Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 3h 40m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
- Is there a direct connection from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur?
- Yes, a direct connection between HKG and KUL has been observed in our route data.
- Which airlines have been observed on this route?
- In the available route data: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, MJets Air, Raya Airways and World Cargo Airlines.
- How often is there a flight from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur?
- On average around 7 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 2,157 observed flights. Mainly Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Raya Airways. That is an observation, not a timetable.
- What is the current time difference between Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur?
- Same local time in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
Route data updated on October 11, 2026.