Malaysia Β· 601 miles (968 km)

Kuching (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights

5 airlines fly nonstop from Kuching (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines and MAXjet. The two airports are 601 miles (968 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Johor Bharu, Singapore and Pontianak and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from KCH to KUL

  • AirAsia logo
    AirAsiaNot in an alliance
  • Batik Air Malaysia logo
    Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
  • Firefly logo
    FireflyNot in an alliance
  • Malaysia Airlines logo
    Malaysia Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it
  • MY
    MAXjetNot in an alliance

Book KCH to KUL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

KCH to KUL with one stop

11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Johor Bharu (JHB)AirAsia the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    AirAsia logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
    +2
  • Via Singapore (SIN)AirAsia and Scoot the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    Scoot logo
    MY
    AirAsia logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Pontianak (PNK)AirAsia the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    AirAsia logo
  • Via Sibu (SBW)AirAsia the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    AirAsia logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
  • Via Kota Bharu (KBR)AirAsia the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    AirAsia logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
    +1
  • Via Penang (PEN)AirAsia the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    AirAsia logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
    +1
  • Via Bintulu (BTU)AirAsia the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    AirAsia logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
  • Via Miri (MYY)AirAsia the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    AirAsia logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
  • Via Jakarta (CGK)Indonesia AirAsia the whole way
    Indonesia AirAsia logo
    AirAsia logo
    Garuda Indonesia logo
    ID
    +6
  • Via Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)Royal Brunei Airlines the whole way
    Royal Brunei Airlines logo
    AirAsia logo
    Royal Brunei Airlines logo
  • Via Kota Kinabalu (BKI)AirAsia the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    AirAsia logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
    +1

KCH to KUL: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from KCH to KUL?

AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) and MAXjet fly nonstop from Kuching (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).

How far is Kuching from Kuala Lumpur by plane?

Kuching (KCH) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are 601 miles (968 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book KCH to KUL award flights?

10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does KCH to KUL cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for KCH to KUL with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Kuching and Kuala Lumpur?

The most direct connections are through Johor Bharu (JHB), Singapore (SIN), Pontianak (PNK), Sibu (SBW) and Kota Bharu (KBR). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AirAsia through Johor Bharu.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.