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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit
There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit. 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
Kuala Lumpur to Detroit at a glance
Fastest journey21h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai
Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
KUL Seoul (ICN) DTT
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
2Search
KUL Shanghai (PVG) DTT
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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
- -13hDetroit vs Kuala Lumpur
- Currency in Detroit
- USD
- Airports
- KUL, SZB → DTW
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Detroit?
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 Kuala Lumpur to Detroit?
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 Kuala Lumpur and Detroit?
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 Kuala Lumpur and Detroit?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Detroit?
Detroit is 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
