How to get from Boston to Kuala Lumpur

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Amsterdam: about 22h 15m including the connection. Other options: via Frankfurt, Dubai, Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi. Two tickets from $886.

Flights from Boston to Kuala Lumpur

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Amsterdam
22h 15m
two tickets, via Hong Kong
$886
connection options
5
straight-line distance
9,260 mi (14,903 km)
fastest
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
22h 15m
with the connection
Boston to Amsterdam flight 6h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 20m
Via Frankfurt
Germany
22h 25m
with the connection
Boston to Frankfurt flight 7h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 10m
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
22h 28m
with the connection
Boston to Dubai flight 12h 13m
Connection of about 3h
Dubai to Kuala Lumpur flight 7h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,031
Via Hong Kong
Hong Kong
22h 30m
with the connection
Boston to Hong Kong flight 15h 30m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $886
Via Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
22h 35m
with the connection
Boston to Abu Dhabi flight 12h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur flight 7h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,525

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Boston 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 Boston to Kuala Lumpur?
Via Amsterdam: 6h 55m to the connection, 12h 20m after it, about 22h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Boston to Kuala Lumpur with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Hong Kong from $886. 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 Boston and Kuala Lumpur?
Amsterdam (22h 15m total), Frankfurt (22h 25m total), Dubai (22h 28m total), Hong Kong (22h 30m total) and Abu Dhabi (22h 35m total).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Boston?
9,260 mi (14,903 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.