Flights Kuala Lumpur → Kuching
KUL → KCH
Route overview
The flight route connects Kuala Lumpur to Kuching, using a variety of aircraft including the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 series models such as the 737-800, 737-400, and 737-900. The origin airport in Kuala Lumpur opened in 1998, while the destination city of Kuching sees over five million passengers annually at its airport.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Kuala Lumpur (KUL) → Kuching (KCH) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. Departing from Kuala Lumpur the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Kuching: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kuching (KCH) heads east for about 971 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 38m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Kuala Lumpur the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating KUL-KCH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about KUL-KCH
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
