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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Tokyo or Taipei, about 21h 51m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 20m
Kuala Lumpur to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey21h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Taipei
Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago
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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KUL Tokyo (NRT) CHI
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Batik Air Malaysia, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines
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KUL Seoul (ICN) CHI
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Korean Air
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KUL Hong Kong (HKG) CHI
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
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
- 14,922 km9,267 miles
- Journey time
- 21h 20mestimate
- Time difference
- -14hChicago vs Kuala Lumpur
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- KUL, SZB → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Taipei and Seoul. 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 Kuala Lumpur to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,922 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (NRT), Taipei (TPE), Seoul (ICN) and Hong Kong (HKG). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Chicago?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Chicago?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
