⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Taipei to Kuala Lumpur flights

Taipei (TPE) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): 2,017 miles (3,246 km) great-circle, about 4h 30m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $214 round-trip on Scoot, with 1 stop, departing May 15, 2026.

TRScootTR873
Depart
TPE
Taipei, Taiwan
01:35
2026-05-15
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Arrive
KUL
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Returns 07:10
2026-05-19
Stops
1 stop
Distance
2,017 mi
Est. nonstop time
4h 30m
Trip type
Round-trip
$214
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Taipei to Kuala Lumpur fare fly?

$214 round-trip, Scoot TR873, departing 2026-05-15 at 01:35, returning 2026-05-19. The recorded itinerary left on a Friday, returning on a Tuesday 4 nights later; the fare was observed 20 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Taipei from Kuala Lumpur?

  • Distance: 2,017 miles (3,246 km) great-circle, heading southwest.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 4h 30m.
  • Departure airport: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Taipei, Taiwan, UTC+8 on May 15, 2026.
  • Arrival: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Malaysia, UTC+8 on May 15, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Taiwan to Malaysia.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 69 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Scoot TR873, 1 stop, round-trip, 4 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Taipei to Kuala Lumpur fare compare with other routes from TPE?

At $214, it ranked 6th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from TPE (median $357). That is 10.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the TPE median of 28.1 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from TPE of similar length: Phuket (1,911 mi) at $283 and Ulaanbaatar (1,747 mi) at $510.

Scoot had the cheapest fare on 4 of 30 TPE routes. It is the 11th longest of the 30 routes we track from TPE.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Kuala Lumpur?

Of 18 departure airports with a fare to Kuala Lumpur, Taipei (TPE) ranked 9th at $214. Lowest: $94 from Singapore (SIN); highest: $579 from Shanghai (PVG); 11 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): AirAsia (7), Scoot (4), VietJet Air (2), Batik Air Malaysia (1), HK Express (1) and Spring Airlines (1), plus 2 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

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

FAQ

Taipei to Kuala Lumpur flight questions

How far is Taipei from Kuala Lumpur by plane?

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Taipei is about 2,017 miles (3,246 km) from Kuala Lumpur on a great-circle line from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), heading southwest. It is the 11th longest of the 30 routes we track from TPE. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur?

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About 4h 30m nonstop by our estimate for 2,017 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Scoot fare was with 1 stop. 18 airports in our feed had a fare to Kuala Lumpur; this one ranked 9th, and 11 of the 18 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Taipei and Kuala Lumpur?

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On May 15, 2026, Taipei was on UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) and Kuala Lumpur on UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Taipei was 12:00 in Kuala Lumpur. Neither Asia/Taipei nor Asia/Kuala_Lumpur shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $214 per person round-trip on Scoot flight TR873, departing May 15, 2026, returning May 19, 2026, with 1 stop. At $214, it ranked 6th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from TPE (median $357). That is 10.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the TPE median of 28.1 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Kuala Lumpur, 11 of the 18 recorded fares were nonstop. From TPE, 10 of 30 were. Routes from TPE of similar length: Phuket (1,911 mi) at $283 and Ulaanbaatar (1,747 mi) at $510.

Which airports serve flights from Taipei to Kuala Lumpur?

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It departs Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan, and arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. An international flight, Taiwan to Malaysia. Scoot had the cheapest fare on 4 of 30 TPE routes. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) sits at 69 ft above sea level.

Where else near Kuala Lumpur can you fly from Taipei?

Phuket (HKT) $283Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) $300Bangkok (BKK) $242Sanya (SYX) $472Bali (DPS) $318Macau (MFM) $251All flights from Taipei →

Other cities with flights to Kuala Lumpur

From Singapore (SIN) $94From Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) $126From Phuket (HKT) $130From Jakarta (CGK) $156From Bangkok (BKK) $165From Bangkok (DMK) $178

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