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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Nanjing

Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Nanjing (NKG) take about 5h 7m (3,690 km). China Eastern and Xiamen Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $162 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Kuala Lumpur to Nanjing

Carriers on KUL–NKG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen✈ Xiamen Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Kuala Lumpur to Nanjing fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $162 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $131. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$17327 Oct 2026 · China Eastern$131 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$1621 Nov 2026 · China Eastern$139 · 1 stop1 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$24914 Dec 2026 · Xiamen Airlines$219 · 1 stop14 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $131 in October 2026, against $219 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Kuala Lumpur to Nanjing, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Kuala Lumpur to Nanjing flights

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Nanjing?
A nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Nanjing (NKG) takes about 5h 7m, covering 3,690 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Nanjing by air?
The great-circle distance between Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 3,690 km (2,293 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Nanjing?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the KUL–NKG route include China Eastern and Xiamen Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Nanjing cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on KUL–NKG was $162 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 1 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Nanjing?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $131 one-way, against $219 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Kuala Lumpur to Nanjing?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $131 with one stop against $162 nonstop, a saving of $31. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Malaysia to Nanjing?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Nanjing visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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