Flights Frankfurt → Kuala Lumpur
FRA → KUL
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 17.1/100 (medium), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating FRA-KUL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FRA-KUL
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.
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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.
