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How to get from Washington to Kuala Lumpur

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Amsterdam: about 22h 40m including the connection. Other options: via Riyadh, Frankfurt, Istanbul and Doha. Two tickets from $1,180.

Flights from Washington to Kuala Lumpur

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Best fares from Washington to Kuala Lumpur

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $719 2 January 2027, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $719 Sat, 2 January 2027 Cheapest month January 2027 tickets from $719

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Amsterdam
22h 40m
two tickets, via Doha
$1,180
connection options
5
straight-line distance
9,531 mi (15,339 km)
fastest
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
22h 40m
with the connection
Washington to Amsterdam flight 7h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 20m
Via Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
22h 55m
with the connection
Washington to Riyadh flight 12h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Riyadh to Kuala Lumpur flight 7h 35m
Via Frankfurt
Germany
23h 5m
with the connection
Washington to Frankfurt flight 7h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur flight 12h 10m
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
23h 5m
with the connection
Washington to Istanbul flight 9h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Istanbul New. Departure to Kuala Lumpur: Istanbul New, Sabiha Gokcen International.
Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur flight 10h 20m
Via Doha
Qatar
23h 8m
with the connection
Washington to Doha flight 12h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Kuala Lumpur flight 7h 28m
two ticketsfrom $1,180

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 Washington 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 Washington to Kuala Lumpur?
Via Amsterdam: 7h 20m to the connection, 12h 20m after it, about 22h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Washington to Kuala Lumpur with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Doha from $1,180. 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 Washington and Kuala Lumpur?
Amsterdam (22h 40m total), Riyadh (22h 55m total), Frankfurt (23h 5m total), Istanbul (23h 5m total) and Doha (23h 8m total).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Washington?
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.