Flight Time from Vietnam to Kuala Lumpur | 2023 Updates

The average direct flight time is from 1 hour 50 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes, depending on the departure city airport. Meanwhile, it takes you from 7 to 8 hours when flying with connecting flights. 

The quickest flight from Vietnam to Kuala Lumpur is around 1 hour 50 minutes on the flight departing from Ho Chi Minh City.

Flight Time from Vietnam to Kuala Lumpur

Vietnam Airlines currently operates 5 flight routes from 5 cities in Vietnam to Kuala Lumpur, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Phu Quoc and Nha Trang.

Here is a table showcasing the flight times from 5 cities in Vietnam to Kuala Lumpur.

Flight time from Vietnam to Kuala Lumpur

Flight Route	Flight Type	Travel Time	Layover Time	Total Duration
Hanoi → Kuala Lumpur (HAN - KUL)	Non-stop	3 hrs 5 mins	-	3 hrs 5 mins
	One-stop	4 hrs 45 mins	Ho Chi Minh City: 2 hrs	6 hrs 25 mins
Ho Chi Minh City →  Kuala Lumpur (SGN - KUL)	Non-stop	2 hrs 20 mins	-	2 hrs 20 mins
	One-stop	5 hrs 15 mins	Hanoi: 2 hrs 15 mins	7 hrs 30 mins
Da Nang → Kuala Lumpur (DAD - KUL)	Non-stop	-	-	-
	One-stop	4 hrs	2 hrs 20 mins	6 hrs 20 mins
Nha Trang → Kuala Lumpur (CRX - KUL)	Non-stop	-	-	-
	One-stop	3 hrs 30 mins	4 hrs 35 mins	8 hrs 5 mins
Phu Quoc → Kuala Lumpur (PQC - KUL)	Non-stop	-	-	-
	One-stop	3 hrs 20 mins	2 hrs 10 mins	5 hrs 30 mins

Note: We recommend that you should choose non-stop flights from Vietnam to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) in order to save you time and money. 

3 Malaysia Travel Tips You Need to Know

How to Travel from the Airport to the City Center

There are many ways to get from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Lumpur Sentral (the most connected transit point in Kuala Lumpur at which you can reach your desired places). 

If you are on a budget and not in a hurry, travelling by bus will be the best choice for you. The bus departs every 30 minutes and costs MYR 10 for an adult. Another option is travelling by train with the fare from KLIA to KL Sentral is MYR 35.

If your priority is comfort and convenience, an airport taxi is the best option. Taxi fare is around MYR 80 to MYR 200, depending on the type of taxi. It is recommended that you should ask the fare rates before getting a taxi to save money.

Malaysia Tourism Tax (TTX)

Tourism Tax (TTx) is a tax charged for all foreign passport holders at accommodations premises collected by the operators effective 1st September 2017 in Malaysia. It is charged at a fixed rate of MYR 10 (USD 2.14) per room per night. For example, you book three rooms for four nights, so the tax charged for you will be MYR 10 x 3 rooms x 4 nights = MYR 120.

You should search thoroughly for the tax and how to pay to avoid unwanted risks. 

Malaysia climate

The average annual temperature in Malaysia is around 27.5°C with a high percentage of humidity. The weather is hot and humid throughout the year, interspersed with tropical rain showers. Thus, you had better bring a raincoat or umbrella and a waterproof bag to protect yourself when it starts raining suddenly. 

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