Flights Tokyo → Kuala Lumpur
NRT → KUL
Route overview
This flight route connects Tokyo, where the airport opened in 1978, with Kuala Lumpur, whose airport, which saw 25,377,000 passengers annually as of recent data, was inaugurated in 1998. The journey is typically operated using Boeing aircraft models including the 767-300 and 777-200.
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 Tokyo (NRT) → Kuala Lumpur (KUL) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11/100 (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 Tokyo the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Kuala Lumpur: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Tokyo (NRT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) heads south-west for about 5,409 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 11m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Tokyo the average ATFM delay is 2.0 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 NRT-KUL
Airports
Frequently asked questions about NRT-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.
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.
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.
