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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco
There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Taipei, about 19h 37m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 32m
Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco at a glance
Fastest journey19h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei
Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco
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) SFO
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
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KUL Taipei (TPE) SFO
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines
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KUL Hong Kong (HKG) SFO
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines
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KUL Tokyo (NRT) SFO
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Batik Air Malaysia, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
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KUL Shanghai (PVG) SFO
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
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KUL Manila (MNL) SFO
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, United 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
- 13,590 km8,439 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 32mestimate
- Time difference
- -16hSan Francisco vs Kuala Lumpur
- Currency in San Francisco
- USD
- Airports
- KUL, SZB → SFO
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Taipei 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 San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,590 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE), Hong Kong (HKG) and Tokyo (NRT). Batik Air Malaysia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and San Francisco?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
