⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong flights

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Hong Kong (HKG): 1,580 miles (2,543 km) great-circle, about 3h 40m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $263 round-trip on HK Express, nonstop, departing July 5, 2026.

UOHK ExpressUO717
Depart
KUL
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
13:00
2026-07-05
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Arrive
HKG
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Returns 18:30
2026-07-08
Stops
non-stop
Distance
1,580 mi
Est. nonstop time
3h 40m
Trip type
Round-trip
$263
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong fare fly?

$263 round-trip, HK Express UO717, departing 2026-07-05 at 13:00, returning 2026-07-08. The recorded itinerary left on a Sunday, returning on a Wednesday 3 nights later; the fare was observed 71 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Hong Kong?

  • Distance: 1,580 miles (2,543 km) great-circle, heading northeast.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 3h 40m.
  • Departure airport: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, UTC+8 on July 5, 2026.
  • Arrival: Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG), Hong Kong, UTC+8 on July 5, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Malaysia to Hong Kong.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 28 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: HK Express UO717, non-stop, round-trip, 3 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong fare compare with other routes from KUL?

At $263, it ranked 15th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from KUL (median $267). That is 16.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the KUL median of 19.0 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from KUL of similar length: Cebu (1,614 mi) at $165 and Guangzhou (1,623 mi) at $271.

KUL to HKG is the only one of 30 KUL routes where HK Express priced cheapest. It is the 16th longest of the 30 routes we track from KUL.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Hong Kong?

Of 24 departure airports with a fare to Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ranked 11th at $263. Lowest: $171 from Shanghai (PVG); highest: $1773 from Orlando (MCO); 13 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): HK Express (7), Cathay Pacific (2), Shandong Airlines (2), United Airlines (2), Alaska Airlines (1) and Emirates (1), plus 9 more.

The reverse, Hong Kong (HKG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), was $241 round-trip on HK Express, nonstop, departing May 7, 2026. Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur flights.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Hong_Kong; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong flight questions

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Hong Kong by plane?

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Kuala Lumpur is about 1,580 miles (2,543 km) from Hong Kong on a great-circle line from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG), heading northeast. It is the 16th longest of the 30 routes we track from KUL. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong?

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About 3h 40m nonstop by our estimate for 1,580 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded HK Express fare was nonstop. 24 airports in our feed had a fare to Hong Kong; this one ranked 11th, and 13 of the 24 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong?

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On July 5, 2026, Kuala Lumpur was on UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) and Hong Kong on UTC+8 (Asia/Hong_Kong), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Kuala Lumpur was 12:00 in Hong Kong. Neither Asia/Kuala_Lumpur nor Asia/Hong_Kong shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $263 per person round-trip on HK Express flight UO717, departing July 5, 2026, returning July 8, 2026, nonstop. At $263, it ranked 15th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from KUL (median $267). That is 16.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the KUL median of 19.0 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop HK Express flight, UO717, on July 5, 2026. Into Hong Kong, 13 of the 24 recorded fares were nonstop. From KUL, 15 of 30 were. The reverse, Hong Kong (HKG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), was $241 round-trip on HK Express, nonstop, departing May 7, 2026.

Which airports serve flights from Kuala Lumpur to Hong Kong?

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It departs Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and arrives at Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. An international flight, Malaysia to Hong Kong. Routes from KUL of similar length: Cebu (1,614 mi) at $165 and Guangzhou (1,623 mi) at $271.

Where else near Hong Kong can you fly from Kuala Lumpur?

Guangzhou (CAN) $271Da Nang (DAD) $185Shanghai (SHA) $291Nha Trang (NHA) $196Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) $195Bangkok (BKK) $184All flights from Kuala Lumpur →

Other cities with flights to Hong Kong

From Shanghai (PVG) $171From Beijing (PEK) $182From Taipei (TPE) $196From Bangkok (BKK) $197From Manila (MNL) $198From Hanoi (HAN) $212

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