How to get from Atlanta to Kuala Lumpur: connecting flights, about 23h 40m total

Flights from Atlanta to Kuala Lumpur

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Amsterdam: 23h 40m
two tickets, via London: $1,220
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 9,857 mi (15,864 km)

fastest

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

23h 40m

with the connection

Atlanta to Amsterdam flight 8h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 20m

Via Frankfurt

Germany

23h 55m

with the connection

Atlanta to Frankfurt flight 8h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 10m

Via Paris

France

24h 3m

with the connection

Atlanta to Paris flight 8h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Paris to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 43m

Via Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

24h 5m

with the connection

Atlanta to Abu Dhabi flight 13h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur flight 7h 20m

two ticketsfrom $1,482

Via London

United Kingdom

24h 5m

with the connection

Atlanta to London flight 8h 10m

Connection of about 3h

London to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 55m

two ticketsfrom $1,220

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Kuala Lumpur

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, June and October, +31° to +32° by day. In November it is +31° by day and +24° at night, with 28 rainy days.

Jan

+30° +23° 24 days

Feb

+32° +24° 20 days

Mar

+32° +24° 26 days

Apr

+32° +24° 28 days

May

+32° +25° 25 days

Jun

+32° +24° 22 days

Jul

+32° +24° 17 days

Aug

+31° +24° 27 days

Sep

+31° +24° 24 days

Oct

+31° +24° 22 days

Nov

+31° +24° 28 days

Dec

+30° +24° 27 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Atlanta to cities closest to Kuala Lumpur

Atlanta to Seoul Seoul: 2,867 mi (4,614 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 15h 55m from $792 Atlanta to Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi: 3,475 mi (5,592 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 13h 45m from $484 Atlanta to Tel Aviv Yafo Tel Aviv Yafo: 4,757 mi (7,655 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 11h 35m from $505 Atlanta to Istanbul Istanbul: 5,178 mi (8,333 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 10h 50m from $361 Atlanta to Johannesburg Johannesburg: 5,307 mi (8,541 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 15h 5m from $753 Atlanta to Rome Rome: 6,032 mi (9,708 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 9h 20m from $414

To Kuala Lumpur from cities closest to Atlanta

London to Kuala Lumpur London: 4,207 mi (6,770 km) from Atlanta, flight 12h 55m from $327 Paris to Kuala Lumpur Paris: 4,373 mi (7,038 km) from Atlanta, flight 12h 43m Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur Amsterdam: 4,387 mi (7,060 km) from Atlanta, flight 12h 20m Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur Frankfurt: 4,596 mi (7,397 km) from Atlanta, flight 12h 10m Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Istanbul: 5,759 mi (9,269 km) from Atlanta, flight 10h 20m Sapporo to Kuala Lumpur Sapporo: 6,395 mi (10,292 km) from Atlanta, flight 8h 45m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Atlanta to Kuala Lumpur?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Amsterdam.

What is the fastest way to fly from Atlanta to Kuala Lumpur?

Via Amsterdam: 8h 20m to the connection, 12h 20m after it, about 23h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Atlanta to Kuala Lumpur with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via London from $1,220. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Atlanta and Kuala Lumpur?

Amsterdam (23h 40m total), Frankfurt (23h 55m total), Paris (24h 3m total), Abu Dhabi (24h 5m total) and London (24h 5m total).

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Atlanta?

9,857 mi (15,864 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.