Flights London → Kuala Lumpur
LHR → KUL
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Kuala Lumpur, operating with an Airbus A380. The destination airport in Kuala Lumpur, which opened in 1998, serves over 25 million passengers annually.
The London (LHR) → Kuala Lumpur (KUL) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.8/100 (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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Kuala Lumpur: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) heads east for about 10,605 km, a flight time of roughly 13h 41m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 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) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating LHR-KUL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LHR-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 1 airline: American Airlines.
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The London-Kuala Lumpur route is about 10,605 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
