Flights Kuala Lumpur → Langkawi
KUL → LGK
Route overview
The flight route connects Kuala Lumpur with the popular tourist destination of Langkawi, using a variety of aircraft including Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 models. The origin airport in Kuala Lumpur opened in 1998 and serves as a gateway to the bustling city, while the destination airport in Langkawi handles over 2.7 million passengers annually, reflecting its significance for tourism in Malaysia.
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) → Langkawi (LGK) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.6/100 (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 Langkawi: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Langkawi (LGK) heads north-west for about 455 km, a flight time of roughly 59m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating KUL-LGK
Airports
Frequently asked questions about KUL-LGK
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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: American 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.
