Kathmandu (KTM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights

An economy award from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) starts at 13,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Qatar Airways Privilege Club charges the same. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): Batik Air Malaysia, Himalaya Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Nepal Airlines. The two airports are 2,034 miles (3,274 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kolkata, Dhaka and Bangkok and more.
How many miles KTM to KUL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 13,000 | $35β260 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 13,000 | $15β230 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $95β280 |
| Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines | 20,000 | $15β60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 22,500 | $15β410 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $15β60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $15β120 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 25,000 | $35β80 |
| American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines | 25,000 | $15β60 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 28,000 | $15β310 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from KTM to KUL
- Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance

- H9Himalaya AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it

- RANepal AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KTM to KUL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Malaysia Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Malaysia Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Malaysia Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines
KTM to KUL with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kolkata (CCU)Buddha Air, then AirAsia and Malaysia AirlinesU4


- Via Dhaka (DAC)Biman Bangladesh Airlines the whole wayBGH9
BGBS+2 - Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai Lion Air, then AirAsia, Thai AirAsia and 1 more




- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole wayRA
H9
VZ - Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way


+4
- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way




- Via Bengaluru (BLR)Nepal Airlines and Air India Express, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 2 moreRA


+1
- Via Delhi (DEL)Air India the whole way

RA
+1
- Via Colombo (CMB)SriLankan Airlines the whole way


+1
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines and Air China the whole way3U


+2
- Via Mumbai (BOM)Nepal Airlines and IndiGo, then Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air MalaysiaRA



- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
RA
+3
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole wayRA


+1
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)Himalaya Airlines, then AirAsia, Shenzhen Airlines and 2 moreH9

+1
KTM to KUL: common questions
How many miles does KTM to KUL cost?
In economy it starts at 13,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (13,000), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000) and Finnair Plus (20,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from KTM to KUL?
Batik Air Malaysia, Himalaya Airlines, Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) and Nepal Airlines fly nonstop from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
How far is Kathmandu from Kuala Lumpur by plane?
Kathmandu (KTM) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are 2,034 miles (3,274 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KTM to KUL award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Kathmandu and Kuala Lumpur?
The most direct connections are through Kolkata (CCU), Dhaka (DAC), Bangkok (DMK), Bangkok (BKK) and Singapore (SIN). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Biman Bangladesh Airlines through Dhaka.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.







