Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Shanghai
- 22h 23m
- two tickets, via Istanbul
- $918
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 9,281 mi (14,937 km)
fastest
Via Shanghai
China
22h 23m
with the connection
Via Seoul
South Korea
22h 46m
with the connection
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
25h
with the connection
Via Frankfurt
Germany
25h 15m
with the connection
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
25h 35m
with the connection
Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul
flight 11h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Istanbul New, Sabiha Gokcen International. Departure to Detroit: Istanbul New.
Istanbul to Detroit
flight 11h 10m
two ticketsfrom $918
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Kuala Lumpur to cities closest to Detroit
Kuala Lumpur to London
London: 3,751 mi (6,036 km) from Detroit, flight 14h 5m
from $217
Kuala Lumpur to Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 3,915 mi (6,300 km) from Detroit, flight 13h 15m
Kuala Lumpur to Paris
Paris: 3,931 mi (6,327 km) from Detroit, flight 13h 28m
Kuala Lumpur to Frankfurt
Frankfurt: 4,133 mi (6,651 km) from Detroit, flight 12h 55m
Kuala Lumpur to Algiers
Algiers: 4,401 mi (7,082 km) from Detroit, flight 14h 45m
Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul
Istanbul: 5,288 mi (8,511 km) from Detroit, flight 11h 25m
from $265
To Detroit from cities closest to Kuala Lumpur
Shanghai to Detroit
Shanghai: 2,330 mi (3,749 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 13h 53m
Seoul to Detroit
Seoul: 2,867 mi (4,614 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 13h 6m
Istanbul to Detroit
Istanbul: 5,178 mi (8,333 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 11h 10m
from $595
Athens to Detroit
Athens: 5,430 mi (8,739 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 11h 39m
Rome to Detroit
Rome: 6,032 mi (9,708 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 10h 33m
from $464
Munich to Detroit
Munich: 6,062 mi (9,756 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 9h 46m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Shanghai.
What is the fastest way to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit?
Via Shanghai: 5h 30m to the connection, 13h 53m after it, about 22h 23m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Istanbul from $918. 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 Kuala Lumpur and Detroit?
Shanghai (22h 23m total), Seoul (22h 46m total), Amsterdam (25h total), Frankfurt (25h 15m total) and Istanbul (25h 35m total).
How far is Detroit from Kuala Lumpur?
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.