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Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

WMKK
602
Flights/Day
07:52
Local Time
Kuala Lumpur
Timezone
69ft
Elevation
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MVFR
26°C
Partly Cloudy • 2kt • 4mi • 1010.00"
Observed: 23:30 UTC
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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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Malaysia Airlines
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Malaysia Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Firefly
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Malaysia Airlines
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Turkish Airlines
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Batik Air
+1 codeshare AK
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Airasia
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Local
KUL JHB
MH MH1037
boeing 737-8h6
08:00
Local
KUL XMN
MF MF824
08:00
Local
KUL BKI
AK AK5106 +1
08:00
Local
KUL KBR
ID ID2302 +2
08:00
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KUL JHB
OD OD7403 +3
08:00
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KUL PKU
MH MH841
08:00
Local
KUL TWU
AK AK5742
08:00
Local
KUL PEN
OD OD2102 +1
08:01
Local
KUL MYY
AK AK5653
airbus a320-216
08:01
Local
KUL KCH
AK AK5206 +1
airbus a320-216
08:05
Local
KUL CAN
CZ CZ366
08:05
Local
KUL LBU
MH MH2608
08:05
Local
KUL JED
MH MH8156
08:05
Local
KUL BTH
AK AK472
08:05
Local
KUL BKI
MH MH2612 +1
08:10
Local
KUL DMK
AK AK880
08:10
Local
KUL HAK
FY FY3970
08:10
Local
KUL MNL
MH MH806 +1
08:10
Local
KUL HKG
CX CX730
08:15
Local
KUL SIN
OD OD801 +1
08:15
Local
KUL CGK
TH TH1021 +1
08:15
Local
KUL TGG
MH MH1326
08:20
Local
KUL BTU
MH MH2742
08:30
Local
KUL SBW
MH MH2716
08:30
Local
KUL LOP
OD OD366 +1
08:30
Local
KUL KNO
MH MH860 +1
08:30
Local
KUL LGK
AK AK6306
08:35
Local
KUL PEN
AK AK6144 +1
airbus a320-216
08:35
Local
KUL DAD
MH MH746
boeing 737 max 8
08:35
Local
KUL JHB
AK AK6051 +1
08:35
Local
KUL SDK
AK AK5198
08:35
Local
KUL MLE
AK AK74
08:40
Local
KUL AKL
MH MH133
08:40
Local
KUL PQC
AK AK543
08:40
Local
KUL CMB
AK AK45 +1
airbus a320-251n
08:45
Local
KUL PVG
MH MH388
08:45
Local
KUL MFM
AK AK188
08:45
Local
KUL KTI
KT164 +3
08:50
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KUL CGK
8B676
08:50
Local
KUL KBR
AK AK6436
08:50
Local
KUL XMN
MH MH390
boeing 737-8h6
08:55
Local
KUL PER
MH MH125
08:55
Local
KUL SIN
SQ SQ103 +2
08:55
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KUL MYY
MH MH2574
09:00
Local
KUL JHB
AK AK6042
09:00
Local
KUL BKK
MH MH784
09:00
Local
KUL DEL
MH MH172
boeing 737 max 8
09:00
Local
KUL TWU
AK AK5746 +1
airbus a320-251n
09:00
Local
KUL SYD
TK TK174 +2
09:00
Local
KUL BLR
MH MH104
boeing 737 max 8
09:00
Local
KUL TFU
D7320
09:00
Local
KUL CAN
MH MH376
09:00
Local
KUL DPS
MH MH715 +2
09:00
Local
KUL SGN
MH MH750
09:10
Local
KUL DAC
MH MH102
09:10
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KUL RGN
MH MH740
boeing 737-8h6
09:10
Local
KUL HKG
MH MH72
09:10
Local
KUL HKT
MH MH786
09:15
Local
KUL BKI
AK AK5136 +1
airbus a320-216
09:15
Local
KUL LOP
AK AK304
09:15
Local
KUL TPE
MH MH366 +1
09:20
Local
KUL DXB
EK EK345
09:20
Local
KUL KCH
AK AK5204
09:20
Local
KUL MEL
MH MH129
09:20
Local
KUL DRW
AK AK612
airbus a320-251n
09:25
Local
KUL KUA
MH MH1268
09:25
Local
KUL LGK
MH MH1432 +1
09:25
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KUL MAA
MH MH182
09:25
Local
KUL SRG
AK AK452
09:25
Local
KUL BOM
MH MH174
boeing 737 max 8
09:30
Local
KUL KTM
MH MH170
09:30
Local
KUL MCT
WY WY822
09:30
Local
KUL JHB
MH MH1051
09:30
Local
KUL KNO
ID ID322
09:35
Local
KUL HAN
MH MH752
09:35
Local
KUL JED
MH MH8154
09:35
Local
KUL PLM
AK AK462
09:39
Local
KUL KBR
OD OD
09:40
Local
KUL SBW
AK AK5872
09:40
Local
KUL YIA
AK AK346
09:50
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KUL CNX
MH MH772
09:50
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KUL NRT
MH MH70
09:50
Local
KUL AUH
EY EY489
09:50
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KUL CEB
FY FY3692
09:50
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KUL LHR
MH MH4
09:50
Local
KUL IST
TK TK63
09:50
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KUL DMK
ID ID522 +1
09:50
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KUL PEN
AK AK6118
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