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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles
There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Hong Kong, about 20h 18m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 12m
Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles at a glance
Fastest journey20h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Hong Kong
Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles
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 Seoul (ICN) LAX
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
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KUL Hong Kong (HKG) LAX
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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KUL Taipei (TPE) LAX
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines
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KUL Tokyo (HND) LAX
Leg 1: AirAsia X, All Nippon Airways · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
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KUL Shanghai (PVG) LAX
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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KUL Guangzhou (CAN) LAX
Leg 1: 9 Air, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia · Leg 2: China Southern 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
- 14,137 km8,779 miles
- Journey time
- 20h 12mestimate
- Time difference
- -16hLos Angeles vs Kuala Lumpur
- Currency in Los Angeles
- USD
- Airports
- KUL, SZB → LAX, SNA, BUR
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Hong Kong and Taipei. 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 Los Angeles?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,137 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG), Taipei (TPE) and Tokyo (HND). Batik Air Malaysia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
