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Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

WMKK
606
Flights/Day
09:56
Local Time
Kuala Lumpur
Timezone
69ft
Elevation
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VFR
29°C
Few Clouds • 5kt • 1010.00"
Observed: 00:30 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast Convective Activity
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08:00
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13:00 TEMPO
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About Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur experiences tropical thunderstorms year-round, intensifying during monsoon (October-March). Storms are brief but can be intense.

Is Kuala Lumpur Airport turbulent?

Kuala Lumpur sits in the tropics where daily thunderstorms are a fact of life. The monsoon climate produces intense but short-lived storms almost every afternoon, especially during the wetter months from October through March. Convective turbulence from these storms can be moderate to severe near developing cells, though pilots typically navigate around the most active areas.

  • November is the wettest month with over 10 inches of rain
  • Daily afternoon thunderstorms are common year-round
  • Storms are intense but typically short-lived
How does monsoon season affect KUL flights?

The northeast monsoon (November-March) brings the heaviest rainfall and most frequent thunderstorms. Flights may be delayed while storm cells pass over the airport, but total closures are rare. The inter-monsoon periods (April-May and September-October) can bring particularly intense storms. Airlines are experienced at operating in these conditions.

When is the best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur?

June through August is the driest period with fewer thunderstorms, though some still occur. Early morning flights year-round avoid peak afternoon storm activity. If flying during monsoon season, expect possible 30-60 minute delays while active cells pass. The tropical climate means no season is completely storm-free.

Is turbulence at Kuala Lumpur dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Kuala Lumpur?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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Airasia
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+1 codeshare ID
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+2 codeshares MH AK
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BTH 11:40 Local -- Forecast
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+1 codeshare AK
PEN 11:45 Local -- Forecast
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+2 codeshares MH OD
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MH792
Malaysia Airlines
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QZ121
Air Asia Indonesia
+1 codeshare AK
KNO 11:55 Local -- Forecast
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Local
KUL KCH
TH TH1862
10:00
Local
KUL TWU
AK AK5740
airbus a321-251nx
10:00
Local
KUL PNK
AK AK492
10:00
Local
KUL BTH
ID ID356
10:00
Local
KUL CGK
MH MH717 +1
10:00
Local
KUL SAW
D7604
10:00
Local
KUL LGK
OD OD2201 +2
10:05
Local
KUL MED
MH MH152
airbus a330-323
10:05
Local
KUL TGG
AK AK6222
10:05
Local
KUL HKG
MH MH6104 +1
10:10
Local
KUL HAN
ID ID571
10:10
Local
KUL SIN
MH MH627 +3
10:10
Local
KUL MNL
MH MH704
10:10
Local
KUL CAN
9C6922
10:10
Local
KUL JED
MH MH8100
10:10
Local
KUL DOH
QR QR845
10:10
Local
KUL MLE
MH MH485 +1
boeing 737 max 8
10:10
Local
KUL CXR
AK AK204
10:10
Local
KUL HKT
AK AK832
10:15
Local
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AK AK648 +1
10:20
Local
KUL KBR
MH MH7326
10:20
Local
KUL BKI
AK AK5110
10:20
Local
KUL KTM
ID ID184
10:25
Local
KUL KOS
AK AK174
10:25
Local
KUL SDK
MH MH2710
10:30
Local
KUL LBU
MH MH7416
10:30
Local
KUL BTU
AK AK5244
10:30
Local
KUL KNO
AK AK391
10:30
Local
KUL KTI
AK AK164
10:35
Local
KUL PKU
AK AK431
10:35
Local
KUL DPS
QZ QZ551
10:40
Local
KUL MEL
D7212
10:40
Local
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MF MF8712
boeing 737-85c
10:40
Local
KUL PER
OD OD151 +1
10:40
Local
KUL PEN
AK AK6142
10:40
Local
KUL NKG
MF MF8716
10:45
Local
KUL LBJ
AK AK310
10:45
Local
KUL DMK
AK AK312
airbus a320-251n
10:55
Local
KUL SBW
MH MH7482
10:55
Local
KUL SWA
AK AK140
10:55
Local
KUL DAC
OD OD1620
10:55
Local
KUL KCH
AK AK5232 +1
10:55
Local
KUL KBV
AK AK866
11:00
Local
KUL KBR
MH MH7322 +1
11:00
Local
KUL KWL
OD OD694 +1
11:00
Local
KUL SIN
SQ SQ107
11:15
Local
KUL JHB
AK AK6040
11:20
Local
KUL BOM
MH MH6244
11:20
Local
KUL KNO
AK AK129
11:25
Local
KUL PDG
AK AK406
11:30
Local
KUL SHJ
G9801
11:30
Local
KUL ICN
KE KE382
11:30
Local
KUL KBV
FY FY3610
11:30
Local
KUL CGK
AK AK351 +1
11:30
Local
KUL KCH
AK AK5216
airbus a320-214
11:30
Local
KUL DMK
OD OD526 +1
11:35
Local
KUL SIN
TR TR451 +2
11:35
Local
KUL BKI
MH MH2646 +1
11:40
Local
KUL TAS
HY HY554
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
11:40
Local
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AK AK376
11:40
Local
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OD OD356
11:45
Local
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MH MH1140 +1
11:50
Local
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11:50
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MH MH792
11:55
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