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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to New York
There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to New York. The easiest way is one stop via Taipei or Seoul, about 22h 14m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 54m
Kuala Lumpur to New York at a glance
Fastest journey21h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Taipei or Seoul
Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to New York
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
KUL Taipei (TPE) NYC
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air
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KUL Seoul (ICN) NYC
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
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KUL Hong Kong (HKG) NYC
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
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KUL Tokyo (HND) NYC
Leg 1: AirAsia X, All Nippon Airways · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Japan 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
- 15,119 km9,389 miles
- Journey time
- 21h 54mestimate
- Time difference
- -13hNew York vs Kuala Lumpur
- Currency in New York
- USD
- Airports
- KUL, SZB → EWR, JFK, LGA
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to New York: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to New York?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Taipei, Seoul and Hong Kong. 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 New York?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,119 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and New York?
The best connecting points are Taipei (TPE), Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG) and Doha (DOH). AirAsia X flies both legs via Taipei, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and New York?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and New York?
New York is 13 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
