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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seattle
There are no direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seattle. The easiest way is one stop via Taipei or Seoul, about 18h 45m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 44m
Kuala Lumpur to Seattle at a glance
Fastest journey18h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Taipei or Seoul
Best ways to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Seattle
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 Taipei (TPE) SEA
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, EVA Air
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KUL Seoul (ICN) SEA
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Delta Air Lines
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KUL Tokyo (NRT) SEA
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Batik Air Malaysia, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: Japan Airlines
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KUL Hong Kong (HKG) SEA
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
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KUL Chongqing (CKG) SEA
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
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KUL Manila (MNL) SEA
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Philippine 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
- 12,936 km8,033 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 44mestimate
- Time difference
- -16hSeattle vs Kuala Lumpur
- Currency in Seattle
- USD
- Airports
- KUL, SZB → SEA, BFI
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seattle: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Seattle?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Taipei, Seoul and Tokyo. 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 Seattle?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,936 km.
Where do you change planes between Kuala Lumpur and Seattle?
The best connecting points are Taipei (TPE), Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT) and Hong Kong (HKG). AirAsia X flies both legs via Taipei, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kuala Lumpur and Seattle?
Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB). Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI).
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Seattle?
Seattle is 16 hours behind Kuala Lumpur.
