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Flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Shanghai, about 21h 35m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 35m
Detroit to Kuala Lumpur at a glance
Fastest journey21h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai
Best ways to fly from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DTT Seoul (ICN) KUL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines
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DTT Shanghai (PVG) KUL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 14,937 km9,276 miles
- Journey time
- 21h 35mestimate
- Time difference
- +13hKuala Lumpur vs Detroit
- Currency in Kuala Lumpur
- MYR
- Airports
- DTW → KUL, SZB
Flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Shanghai and Amsterdam. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Kuala Lumpur?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,937 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Kuala Lumpur?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Amsterdam (AMS) and Tokyo (HND). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Detroit and Kuala Lumpur?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur is 13 hours ahead of Detroit.
