How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Washington: connecting flights, about 22h 20m total

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Washington

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Taipei: 22h 20m
two tickets, via Seoul: $905
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 9,531 mi (15,339 km)

fastest

Via Taipei

Taiwan

22h 20m

with the connection

Kuala Lumpur to Taipei flight 4h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Taipei to Washington flight 14h 25m

Via Tokyo

Japan

22h 53m

with the connection

Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo flight 7h 5m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Haneda, Narita International. Departure to Washington: Haneda.

Tokyo to Washington flight 12h 48m

two ticketsfrom $2,582

Via Seoul

South Korea

23h 15m

with the connection

Kuala Lumpur to Seoul flight 6h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Seoul to Washington flight 13h 35m

two ticketsfrom $905

Via Beijing

China

24h 50m

with the connection

Kuala Lumpur to Beijing flight 6h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Beijing to Washington flight 15h 30m

Via Dubai

United Arab Emirates

24h 50m

with the connection

Kuala Lumpur to Dubai flight 7h 5m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dubai, Sharjah International. Departure to Washington: Dubai.

Dubai to Washington flight 14h 45m

two ticketsfrom $1,219

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 Washington

Weather by month

Best time to visit: April, May, September and October, +20° to +26° by day. In November it is +14° by day and +4° at night, with 8 rainy days.

Jan

+6° −2° 8 days

Feb

+9° −1° 10 days

Mar

+15° +3° 8 days

Apr

+20° +8° 11 days

May

+24° +13° 12 days

Jun

+29° +18° 12 days

Jul

+31° +21° 16 days

Aug

+30° +20° 13 days

Sep

+26° +17° 11 days

Oct

+20° +10° 8 days

Nov

+14° +4° 8 days

Dec

+9° 0° 9 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 Kuala Lumpur to cities closest to Washington

Kuala Lumpur to London London: 3,665 mi (5,898 km) from Washington, flight 14h 5m from $217 Kuala Lumpur to Paris Paris: 3,831 mi (6,166 km) from Washington, flight 13h 28m Kuala Lumpur to Amsterdam Amsterdam: 3,846 mi (6,190 km) from Washington, flight 13h 15m Kuala Lumpur to Frankfurt Frankfurt: 4,055 mi (6,526 km) from Washington, flight 12h 55m Kuala Lumpur to Algiers Algiers: 4,223 mi (6,796 km) from Washington, flight 14h 45m Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul Istanbul: 5,218 mi (8,398 km) from Washington, flight 11h 25m from $265

To Washington from cities closest to Kuala Lumpur

Taipei to Washington Taipei: 2,009 mi (3,233 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 14h 25m Beijing to Washington Beijing: 2,702 mi (4,349 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 15h 30m from $593 Seoul to Washington Seoul: 2,867 mi (4,614 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 13h 35m from $393 Tokyo to Washington Tokyo: 3,304 mi (5,318 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 12h 48m from $635 Dubai to Washington Dubai: 3,437 mi (5,532 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 14h 45m from $505 Abu Dhabi to Washington Abu Dhabi: 3,475 mi (5,592 km) from Kuala Lumpur, flight 14h 45m from $510

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Washington?

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

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

Via Taipei: 4h 55m to the connection, 14h 25m after it, about 22h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Seoul from $905. 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 Washington?

Taipei (22h 20m total), Tokyo (22h 53m total), Seoul (23h 15m total), Beijing (24h 50m total) and Dubai (24h 50m total).

How far is Washington from Kuala Lumpur?

9,531 mi (15,339 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.