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Several airlines fly Dhaka to Kuala Lumpur nonstop, about 3 hours 55 minutes for 2,642 km. Baggage ranges from cabin-only on AirAsia to 30 kg.
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Dhaka to Kuala Lumpur flight guide
Various airlines fly nonstop from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka (DAC) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, AirAsia, Biman Bangladesh Airlines and US-Bangla Airlines. The 2,642 km flight takes about 3 hours 55 minutes, and the cabins carry workers heading to jobs in Malaysia, students and families on holiday.
Malaysia Airlines flies a Boeing 737-8 or an Airbus A330-300 of around 290 seats and includes 30 kg checked. Biman, on a Boeing 737-800 or sometimes a 777-300ER, and US-Bangla also include 30 kg. Batik Air Malaysia flies Boeing 737s with 20 kg. AirAsia's Airbus A320 and A321neo fares cover only a 7 kg cabin bag, so add hold luggage online when you book, since buying it at the airport costs more. Every airline allows 7 kg in the cabin.
For a student moving out for a semester, the 30 kg carriers usually work out cheaper than a low fare plus paid bags.
KLIA is in Sepang, about 45 km south of the city. AirAsia uses Terminal 2, the low-cost building, and Malaysia Airlines Terminal 1. The two are linked only landside through the Gateway@klia2 complex, so a connection between them means clearing immigration and checking in again. Tell whoever is meeting you which terminal, not just which airline.
At Terminal 1, the Aerotrain shuttle to Satellite Terminal A returned to service in July 2025 after about two years of repairs.
The KLIA Ekspres train is the quickest way to KL Sentral, and some airlines offer city check-in at KL City Air Terminal there for the trip home.
Malaysia's visa rules vary by nationality. Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa or a work pass arranged before travel; other travellers should check the rules for their passport. Every foreign arrival must also fill in the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online within three days before landing.
Five airlines operate direct flights from Dhaka (DAC) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL). The flight takes about 3h 55m.
| Flight time | 3h 55m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2,642 km |
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Booking
Only if you pay for it. The basic AirAsia fare covers a 7 kg cabin bag and nothing in the hold. Add checked weight online through your booking well before the day, because sorting it out at the airport counter takes time and usually costs more.
General
Batik Air flies Boeing 737s on this route, both the 737-8 and the older 737-800, and includes 20 kg in the hold plus 7 kg in the cabin. That sits between AirAsia's cabin-only fares and the 30 kg offered by Malaysia Airlines, Biman and US-Bangla.
Sometimes. Malaysia Airlines uses the Airbus A330-300, with around 290 seats, on some departures, and Biman's schedule lists a Boeing 777-300ER as well as its usual 737-800. Your booking shows which aircraft is planned, though airlines can change it at short notice.
Yes, forward by two hours. Malaysia is on UTC+8 in every season against Dhaka's UTC+6. Add the two hours to the flying time when you tell a hotel or a friend when to expect you.
A short shuttle train linking the Main Terminal Building with Satellite Terminal A, a ride of about three minutes. It returned to service in July 2025 after roughly two years of repairs. If your gate is in the satellite, allow time for the ride; buses connect the two buildings as a backup.
KL City Air Terminal at KL Sentral station offers city check-in for participating airlines, letting you hand over suitcases before boarding the train to the airport. Ask your airline whether it takes part on the Dhaka route, and confirm how early the counter closes before departure.
It depends on the airline, not the city you came from. AirAsia uses Terminal 2, the low-cost building, while Malaysia Airlines arrives at Terminal 1. Check your ticket before telling anyone where to meet you, since the two terminals are some distance apart and only connected landside.
Getting there
Yes, but you have to go landside. Terminals 1 and 2 are only linked through the Gateway@klia2 complex, with no airside connection, so you clear Malaysian immigration, collect your bag and travel to Terminal 2 to check in again. Book generous time for this on separate tickets.
Yes. US-Bangla Airlines includes 30 kg in the hold and 7 kg in the cabin, matching Malaysia Airlines and Biman, so you give up nothing on luggage. That makes it a sensible alternative when the Malaysian full-service flights are full, especially for students moving out for a whole semester with books and bedding.
AirAsia flies two types here. Its Airbus A321neo carries 236 seats and the A320 has 180, both in one economy cabin. Because the cabin is full and the seats close together, paying for an exit row or an aisle seat is worth considering on a flight approaching four hours.
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