Malaysia Β· 780 miles (1,256 km)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Bintulu (BTU) flights

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6,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Finnair Plus

An economy award from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Bintulu (BTU) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Bintulu (BTU): AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines. The two airports are 780 miles (1,256 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sibu, Kuching and Miri and more.

How many miles KUL to BTU 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Finnair PlusOn Malaysia Airlines6,000$5–30
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines7,500$25–50
Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines8,000$5–380
British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines9,000$5–30
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines9,000$5–30
Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines12,000$5–280
JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines12,000$5–30
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines15,000$5–30
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines16,100$5–90
American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines17,500$5–30

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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from KUL to BTU

  • AirAsia logo
    AirAsiaNot in an alliance
  • Batik Air Malaysia logo
    Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
  • Malaysia Airlines logo
    Malaysia Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it

Book KUL to BTU with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

KUL to BTU with one stop

4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Sibu (SBW)AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more, then MAXjet
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    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
    MY
  • Via Kuching (KCH)AirAsia the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
    +2
    AirAsia logo
  • Via Miri (MYY)AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, then MAXjet
    AirAsia logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    MY
  • Via Kota Kinabalu (BKI)AirAsia the whole way
    AirAsia logo
    Malaysia Airlines logo
    Batik Air Malaysia logo
    +1
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KUL to BTU: common questions

How many miles does KUL to BTU cost?

In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Emirates Skywards (8,000) and British Airways Club (9,000). 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 KUL to BTU?

AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Bintulu (BTU).

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Bintulu by plane?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Bintulu (BTU) are 780 miles (1,256 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book KUL to BTU 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 Kuala Lumpur and Bintulu?

The most direct connections are through Sibu (SBW), Kuching (KCH), Miri (MYY) and Kota Kinabalu (BKI). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AirAsia through Kuching.

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.