Flights Frankfurt → Kuala Lumpur
FRA → KUL
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur?
The flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) takes about 12h 55m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur, utilizing aircraft such as the Boeing 777 and Airbus A340-600. The destination airport in Kuala Lumpur, which opened in 1998, serves over 25 million passengers annually.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Kuala Lumpur (KUL) route is operated by American Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Kuala Lumpur the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Kuala Lumpur: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) heads east for about 9,998 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 55m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Kuala Lumpur it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating FRA-KUL
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Frequently asked questions about FRA-KUL
The flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) takes about 12h 55m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: American Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Kuala Lumpur, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The Frankfurt-Kuala Lumpur route is about 9,998 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
