Tel: 023 8081 2575 | Fax: 023 8081 4126 | info@distantlandings.co.uk | Request Brochure Malaysia Map | Climate Chart Formerly part of the British Empire, Malaysia is a tropical all year round destination, multi-racial, multi-cultural and tourist friendly with English widely spoken. 13 hours by air from London to Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi is a 1 hour flight and Sabah a 2.5 hours flight from Kuala Lumpur. There are direct flights from London to Langkawi (Twice weekly).