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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Houston

There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Houston. The easiest way is one stop via Taipei or Dubai, about 22h 30m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 22h 30m
KULHOUTPE

Kuala Lumpur to Houston at a glance

Fastest journey22h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Taipei or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Houston

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KUL Taipei (TPE) HOU
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Airlines · Leg 2: EVA Air
One airline, one ticket ~22h 30m
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KUL Dubai (DXB) HOU
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~25h 50m
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3
KUL Doha (DOH) HOU
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~26h 03m
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4
KUL Tokyo (HND) HOU
Leg 1: AirAsia X, All Nippon Airways · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways
One airline, one ticket ~22h 35m
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KUL Amsterdam (AMS) HOU
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~25h 22m
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KUL London (LHR) HOU
Leg 1: Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, United Airlines
Same alliance ~25h 27m
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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
15,930 km9,893 miles
Journey time
22h 30mestimate
Time difference
-14hHouston vs Kuala Lumpur
Currency in Houston
USD
Airports
KUL, SZB → IAH, HOU

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Houston: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Houston?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Taipei, Dubai and Doha. 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 Houston?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 22h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,930 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Houston?
The best connecting points are Taipei (TPE), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Tokyo (HND). AirAsia X flies both legs via Taipei, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Houston?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Houston?
Houston is 14 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.

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