How to get from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur: connecting flights, about 23h 10m total

Flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Amsterdam: 23h 10m
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 9,281 mi (14,937 km)

fastest

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

23h 10m

with the connection

Detroit to Amsterdam flight 7h 50m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 20m

Via Frankfurt

Germany

23h 20m

with the connection

Detroit to Frankfurt flight 8h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 10m

Via London

United Kingdom

23h 25m

with the connection

Detroit to London flight 7h 30m

Connection of about 3h

London to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 55m

Via Paris

France

23h 28m

with the connection

Detroit to Paris flight 7h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Paris to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 43m

Via Istanbul

Turkiye

23h 30m

with the connection

Detroit to Istanbul flight 10h 10m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Istanbul New. Departure to Kuala Lumpur: Istanbul New, Sabiha Gokcen International.

Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur flight 10h 20m

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 Detroit to cities closest to Kuala Lumpur

Detroit to Shanghai Shanghai: 2,330 mi (3,749 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 15h 48m from $464 Detroit to Seoul Seoul: 2,867 mi (4,614 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 15h 3m from $620 Detroit to Istanbul Istanbul: 5,178 mi (8,333 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 10h 10m from $348 Detroit to Athens Athens: 5,430 mi (8,739 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 9h 58m Detroit to Rome Rome: 6,032 mi (9,708 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 8h 48m from $342 Detroit to Munich Munich: 6,062 mi (9,756 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 8h 20m

To Kuala Lumpur from cities closest to Detroit

London to Kuala Lumpur London: 3,751 mi (6,036 km) from Detroit, flight 12h 55m from $327 Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur Amsterdam: 3,915 mi (6,300 km) from Detroit, flight 12h 20m Paris to Kuala Lumpur Paris: 3,931 mi (6,327 km) from Detroit, flight 12h 43m Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur Frankfurt: 4,133 mi (6,651 km) from Detroit, flight 12h 10m Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur Istanbul: 5,288 mi (8,511 km) from Detroit, flight 10h 20m Sapporo to Kuala Lumpur Sapporo: 5,925 mi (9,536 km) from Detroit, flight 8h 45m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit 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 Detroit to Kuala Lumpur?

Via Amsterdam: 7h 50m to the connection, 12h 20m after it, about 23h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Amsterdam (23h 10m total), Frankfurt (23h 20m total), London (23h 25m total), Paris (23h 28m total) and Istanbul (23h 30m total).

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Detroit?

9,281 mi (14,937 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.