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Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Bintulu (BTU): 16 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 61% of the last 18 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 11 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 18 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,257 km, an estimated 2 hours 7 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Kuala Lumpur and Bintulu. Updated 28 October 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Today, KUL → BTU
Wed 28 Oct · local times- 14:30 OD1726Malindo Air Left 14:41 +11 ·
- 17:10 MH2746MALAYSIA AIRLINES BERHAD Left 17:17 +7 ·
- 17:30 AK5242AirAsia Est. 17:30Departure not confirmed by the board ·
Checked KUL board 17:28
of the last 18 operated KUL → BTU flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is +11 min. 0 of 18 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
The week
scheduled departures · origin local timeEach mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
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Airports right now
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How the Kuala Lumpur to Bintulu route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop KUL to BTU flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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KUL to BTU questions
Is KUL–BTU running on time right now?
Mostly on schedule. The departure side at KUL is the weaker end, route health score 78/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on KUL–BTU?
Operators schedule morning departures around 08:20 and evening departures around 17:30 from KUL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the BTU delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from KUL to BTU?
Great-circle distance is 1,257 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 119–138 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does KUL–BTU fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 17 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.